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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265, 365.73 and 161.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265, 365.73 and 161.50 is: 222.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265 : 365.73 = 161.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265/365.73 = 161.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265x = 365.73 × 161.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265x = 59,065.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,065.40/265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.89

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