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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.53, 397.35 and 162.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.53, 397.35 and 162.84 is: 243.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.53 : 397.35 = 162.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.53/397.35 = 162.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.53x = 397.35 × 162.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.53x = 64,704.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,704.47/265.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.68

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