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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.44, 360.74 and 156.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.44, 360.74 and 156.56 is: 216.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.44 : 360.74 = 156.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.44/360.74 = 156.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.44x = 360.74 × 156.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.44x = 56,477.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,477.45/261.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.02

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