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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.73, 366.70 and 160.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.73, 366.70 and 160.82 is: 221.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.73 : 366.70 = 160.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.73/366.70 = 160.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.73x = 366.70 × 160.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.73x = 58,972.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,972.69/265.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.93

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