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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.92, 365.47 and 160.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.92, 365.47 and 160.01 is: 220.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.92 : 365.47 = 160.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.92/365.47 = 160.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.92x = 365.47 × 160.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.92x = 58,478.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,478.85/264.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.74

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