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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.47, 398.20 and 162.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.47, 398.20 and 162.95 is: 244.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.47 : 398.20 = 162.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.47/398.20 = 162.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.47x = 398.20 × 162.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.47x = 64,886.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,886.69/265.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.42

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