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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.29, 366.18 and 160.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.29, 366.18 and 160.38 is: 221.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.29 : 366.18 = 160.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.29/366.18 = 160.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.29x = 366.18 × 160.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.29x = 58,727.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,727.95/265.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.37

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