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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.52, 398.46 and 157.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.52, 398.46 and 157.16 is: 235.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.52 : 398.46 = 157.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.52/398.46 = 157.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.52x = 398.46 × 157.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.52x = 62,621.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,621.97/265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.85

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