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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.81, 366.84 and 160.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.81, 366.84 and 160.95 is: 222.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.81 : 366.84 = 160.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.81/366.84 = 160.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.81x = 366.84 × 160.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.81x = 59,042.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,042.90/265.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.12

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