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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.70, 366.71 and 160.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.70, 366.71 and 160.80 is: 221.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.70 : 366.71 = 160.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.70/366.71 = 160.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.70x = 366.71 × 160.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.70x = 58,966.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,966.97/265.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.93

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