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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.34, 366.24 and 160.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.34, 366.24 and 160.43 is: 221.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.34 : 366.24 = 160.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.34/366.24 = 160.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.34x = 366.24 × 160.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.34x = 58,755.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,755.08/265.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.44

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