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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.30, 365.95 and 160.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.30, 365.95 and 160.31 is: 221.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.30 : 365.95 = 160.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.30/365.95 = 160.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.30x = 365.95 × 160.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.30x = 58,665.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,665.44/265.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.13

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