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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.06, 365.82 and 160.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.06, 365.82 and 160.17 is: 221.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.06 : 365.82 = 160.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.06/365.82 = 160.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.06x = 365.82 × 160.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.06x = 58,591.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,591.42/265.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.05

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