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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.92, 398.52 and 163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.92, 398.52 and 163.12 is: 244.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.92 : 398.52 = 163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.92/398.52 = 163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.92x = 398.52 × 163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.92x = 65,006.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,006.58/265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.46

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