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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.59, 360.93 and 156.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.59, 360.93 and 156.71 is: 216.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.59 : 360.93 = 156.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.59/360.93 = 156.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.59x = 360.93 × 156.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.59x = 56,561.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,561.34/261.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.22

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