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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.07, 365.52 and 160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.07, 365.52 and 160.14 is: 220.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.07 : 365.52 = 160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.07/365.52 = 160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.07x = 365.52 × 160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.07x = 58,534.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,534.37/265.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.83

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