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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.70, 361.12 and 156.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.70, 361.12 and 156.76 is: 216.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.70 : 361.12 = 156.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.70/361.12 = 156.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.70x = 361.12 × 156.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.70x = 56,609.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,609.17/261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.31

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