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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.97, 397.95 and 160.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.97, 397.95 and 160.04 is: 239.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.97 : 397.95 = 160.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.97/397.95 = 160.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.97x = 397.95 × 160.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.97x = 63,686.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,686.07/265.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.45

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