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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.76, 398.79 and 162.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.76, 398.79 and 162.83 is: 244.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.76 : 398.79 = 162.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.76/398.79 = 162.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.76x = 398.79 × 162.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.76x = 64,934.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,934.98/265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.34

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