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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.78, 216.41 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.78, 216.41 and 152.64 is: 210.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.78 : 216.41 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.78/216.41 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.78x = 216.41 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.78x = 33,032.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,032.20/156.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.70

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