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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.83, 366.77 and 160.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.83, 366.77 and 160.83 is: 221.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.83 : 366.77 = 160.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.83/366.77 = 160.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.83x = 366.77 × 160.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.83x = 58,987.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,987.62/265.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.90

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