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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.76, 366.78 and 162.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.76, 366.78 and 162.26 is: 223.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.76 : 366.78 = 162.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.76/366.78 = 162.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.76x = 366.78 × 162.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.76x = 59,513.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,513.72/265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.94

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