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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.46, 366.26 and 160.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.46, 366.26 and 160.47 is: 221.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.46 : 366.26 = 160.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.46/366.26 = 160.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.46x = 366.26 × 160.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.46x = 58,772.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,772.94/265.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.40

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