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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.17, 366.02 and 160.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.17, 366.02 and 160.30 is: 221.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.17 : 366.02 = 160.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.17/366.02 = 160.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.17x = 366.02 × 160.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.17x = 58,674.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,674.29/265.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.27

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