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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.90, 398.17 and 162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.90, 398.17 and 162.88 is: 243.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.90 : 398.17 = 162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.90/398.17 = 162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.90x = 398.17 × 162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.90x = 64,852.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,852.81/265.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.90

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