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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.22, 365.99 and 160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.22, 365.99 and 160.40 is: 221.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.22 : 365.99 = 160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.22/365.99 = 160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.22x = 365.99 × 160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.22x = 58,703.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,703.37/265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.34

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