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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.86, 398.42 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.86, 398.42 and 162.90 is: 244.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.86 : 398.42 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.86/398.42 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.86x = 398.42 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.86x = 64,902.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,902.62/265.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.12

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