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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.94, 367.03 and 161.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.94, 367.03 and 161.03 is: 222.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.94 : 367.03 = 161.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.94/367.03 = 161.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.94x = 367.03 × 161.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.94x = 59,103.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,103.36/265.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.25

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