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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.28, 365.96 and 161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.28, 365.96 and 161.76 is: 223.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.28 : 365.96 = 161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.28/365.96 = 161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.28x = 365.96 × 161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.28x = 59,197.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,197.69/265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.15

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