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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.63, 366.50 and 160.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.63, 366.50 and 160.78 is: 221.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.63 : 366.50 = 160.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.63/366.50 = 160.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.63x = 366.50 × 160.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.63x = 58,925.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,925.87/265.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.83

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