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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.61, 366.44 and 160.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.61, 366.44 and 160.67 is: 221.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.61 : 366.44 = 160.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.61/366.44 = 160.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.61x = 366.44 × 160.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.61x = 58,873.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,873.28/265.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.66

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