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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.37, 398.07 and 162.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.37, 398.07 and 162.59 is: 243.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.37 : 398.07 = 162.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.37/398.07 = 162.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.37x = 398.07 × 162.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.37x = 64,721.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,721.39/265.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.89

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