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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.72, 366.72 and 160.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.72, 366.72 and 160.83 is: 221.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.72 : 366.72 = 160.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.72/366.72 = 160.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.72x = 366.72 × 160.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.72x = 58,979.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,979.58/265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.96

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