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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.64, 360.96 and 156.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.64, 360.96 and 156.65 is: 216.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.64 : 360.96 = 156.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.64/360.96 = 156.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.64x = 360.96 × 156.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.64x = 56,544.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,544.38/261.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.12

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