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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.40, 397.60 and 162.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.40, 397.60 and 162.74 is: 243.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.40 : 397.60 = 162.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.40/397.60 = 162.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.40x = 397.60 × 162.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.40x = 64,705.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,705.42/265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.80

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