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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.45, 360.76 and 156.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.45, 360.76 and 156.53 is: 215.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.45 : 360.76 = 156.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.45/360.76 = 156.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.45x = 360.76 × 156.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.45x = 56,468.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,468.98/261.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.99

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