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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.80, 366.70 and 160.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.80, 366.70 and 160.90 is: 221.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.80 : 366.70 = 160.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.80/366.70 = 160.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.80x = 366.70 × 160.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.80x = 59,002.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,002.03/265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.98

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