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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.47, 366.34 and 160.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.47, 366.34 and 160.65 is: 221.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.47 : 366.34 = 160.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.47/366.34 = 160.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.47x = 366.34 × 160.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.47x = 58,850.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,850.69/265.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.68

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