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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.60, 398.22 and 162.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.60, 398.22 and 162.70 is: 243.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.60 : 398.22 = 162.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.60/398.22 = 162.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.60x = 398.22 × 162.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.60x = 64,790.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,790.39/265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.94

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