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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.76, 361.30 and 156.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.76, 361.30 and 156.92 is: 216.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.76 : 361.30 = 156.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.76/361.30 = 156.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.76x = 361.30 × 156.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.76x = 56,692.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,692.60/261.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.59

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