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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.62, 397.80 and 162.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.62, 397.80 and 162.54 is: 243.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.62 : 397.80 = 162.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.62/397.80 = 162.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.62x = 397.80 × 162.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.62x = 64,658.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,658.41/265.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.42

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