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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.33, 360.54 and 156.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.33, 360.54 and 156.43 is: 215.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.33 : 360.54 = 156.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.33/360.54 = 156.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.33x = 360.54 × 156.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.33x = 56,399.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,399.27/261.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.82

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