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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.08, 365.82 and 160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.08, 365.82 and 160.20 is: 221.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.08 : 365.82 = 160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.08/365.82 = 160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.08x = 365.82 × 160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.08x = 58,604.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,604.36/265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.08

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