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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.25, 360.53 and 156.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.25, 360.53 and 156.33 is: 215.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.25 : 360.53 = 156.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.25/360.53 = 156.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.25x = 360.53 × 156.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.25x = 56,359.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,359.85/261.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.73

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