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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.52, 397.84 and 162.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.52, 397.84 and 162.49 is: 243.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.52 : 397.84 = 162.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.52/397.84 = 162.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.52x = 397.84 × 162.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.52x = 64,643.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,643.03/265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.46

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