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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.77, 361.19 and 156.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.77, 361.19 and 156.92 is: 216.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.77 : 361.19 = 156.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.77/361.19 = 156.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.77x = 361.19 × 156.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.77x = 56,676.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,676.52/261.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.52

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