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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.26, 359.13 and 156.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.26, 359.13 and 156.74 is: 216.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.26 : 359.13 = 156.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.26/359.13 = 156.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.26x = 359.13 × 156.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.26x = 56,290.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,290.04/260.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.28

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