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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.11, 365.85 and 160.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.11, 365.85 and 160.23 is: 221.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.11 : 365.85 = 160.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.11/365.85 = 160.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.11x = 365.85 × 160.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.11x = 58,620.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,620.15/265.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.12

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