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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.64, 397.89 and 162.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.64, 397.89 and 162.62 is: 243.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.64 : 397.89 = 162.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.64/397.89 = 162.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.64x = 397.89 × 162.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.64x = 64,702.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,702.80/265.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.57

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