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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.62, 398.21 and 162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.62, 398.21 and 162.88 is: 244.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.62 : 398.21 = 162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.62/398.21 = 162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.62x = 398.21 × 162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.62x = 64,860.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,860.44/265.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.19

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