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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.68, 397.76 and 162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.68, 397.76 and 162.66 is: 243.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.68 : 397.76 = 162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.68/397.76 = 162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.68x = 397.76 × 162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.68x = 64,697.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,697.34/265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.51

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