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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.88, 399.38 and 163.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.88, 399.38 and 163.21 is: 245.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.88 : 399.38 = 163.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.88/399.38 = 163.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.88x = 399.38 × 163.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.88x = 65,182.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,182.81/265.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.16

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