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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.56, 360.84 and 158

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.56, 360.84 and 158 is: 217.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.56 : 360.84 = 158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.56/360.84 = 158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.56x = 360.84 × 158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.56x = 57,012.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,012.72/261.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.97

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