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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.96, 367.05 and 161.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.96, 367.05 and 161.06 is: 222.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.96 : 367.05 = 161.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.96/367.05 = 161.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.96x = 367.05 × 161.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.96x = 59,115.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,115.84/265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.27

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