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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.36, 366.15 and 160.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.36, 366.15 and 160.42 is: 221.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.36 : 366.15 = 160.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.36/366.15 = 160.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.36x = 366.15 × 160.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.36x = 58,737.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,737.78/265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.35

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