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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.55, 360.87 and 156.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.55, 360.87 and 156.58 is: 216.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.55 : 360.87 = 156.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.55/360.87 = 156.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.55x = 360.87 × 156.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.55x = 56,505.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,505.02/261.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.04

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