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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.13, 365.91 and 160.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.13, 365.91 and 160.22 is: 221.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.13 : 365.91 = 160.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.13/365.91 = 160.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.13x = 365.91 × 160.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.13x = 58,626.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,626.10/265.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.12

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