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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.72, 361.10 and 156.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.72, 361.10 and 156.73 is: 216.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.72 : 361.10 = 156.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.72/361.10 = 156.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.72x = 361.10 × 156.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.72x = 56,594.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,594.69/261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.24

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