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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.50, 359.53 and 157.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.50, 359.53 and 157.06 is: 216.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.50 : 359.53 = 157.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.50/359.53 = 157.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.50x = 359.53 × 157.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.50x = 56,467.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,467.78/260.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.77

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