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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.78, 366.81 and 162.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.78, 366.81 and 162.28 is: 223.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.78 : 366.81 = 162.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.78/366.81 = 162.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.78x = 366.81 × 162.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.78x = 59,525.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,525.93/265.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.97

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