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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.25, 359.15 and 156.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.25, 359.15 and 156.77 is: 216.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.25 : 359.15 = 156.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.25/359.15 = 156.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.25x = 359.15 × 156.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.25x = 56,303.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,303.16/260.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.34

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