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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.28, 366.09 and 160.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.28, 366.09 and 160.37 is: 221.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.28 : 366.09 = 160.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.28/366.09 = 160.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.28x = 366.09 × 160.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.28x = 58,707.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,707.22/265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.31

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