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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.48, 360.76 and 156.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.48, 360.76 and 156.59 is: 216.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.48 : 360.76 = 156.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.48/360.76 = 156.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.48x = 360.76 × 156.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.48x = 56,491.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,491.41/261.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.04

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