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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.24, 360.45 and 156.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.24, 360.45 and 156.30 is: 215.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.24 : 360.45 = 156.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.24/360.45 = 156.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.24x = 360.45 × 156.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.24x = 56,338.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,338.34/261.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.66

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