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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.44, 398.91 and 162.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.44, 398.91 and 162.96 is: 244.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.44 : 398.91 = 162.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.44/398.91 = 162.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.44x = 398.91 × 162.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.44x = 65,006.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,006.37/265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.90

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