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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.65, 397.96 and 162.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.65, 397.96 and 162.62 is: 243.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.65 : 397.96 = 162.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.65/397.96 = 162.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.65x = 397.96 × 162.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.65x = 64,717.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,717.25/265.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.62

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