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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.05, 365.74 and 158.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.05, 365.74 and 158.70 is: 218.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.05 : 365.74 = 158.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.05/365.74 = 158.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.05x = 365.74 × 158.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.05x = 58,042.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,042.94/265.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.99

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