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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.43, 398.70 and 162.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.43, 398.70 and 162.77 is: 244.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.43 : 398.70 = 162.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.43/398.70 = 162.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.43x = 398.70 × 162.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.43x = 64,896.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,896.40/265.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.50

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