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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.25, 364.73 and 160.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.25, 364.73 and 160.81 is: 221.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.25 : 364.73 = 160.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.25/364.73 = 160.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.25x = 364.73 × 160.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.25x = 58,652.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,652.23/264.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.96

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