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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.92, 398.32 and 163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.92, 398.32 and 163.24 is: 244.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.92 : 398.32 = 163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.92/398.32 = 163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.92x = 398.32 × 163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.92x = 65,021.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,021.76/265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.52

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