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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.76, 361.08 and 156.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.76, 361.08 and 156.82 is: 216.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.76 : 361.08 = 156.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.76/361.08 = 156.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.76x = 361.08 × 156.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.76x = 56,624.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,624.57/261.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.32

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