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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.22, 359.10 and 156.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.22, 359.10 and 156.72 is: 216.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.22 : 359.10 = 156.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.22/359.10 = 156.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.22x = 359.10 × 156.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.22x = 56,278.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,278.15/260.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.27

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