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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.10, 361.68 and 157.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.10, 361.68 and 157.20 is: 216.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.10 : 361.68 = 157.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.10/361.68 = 157.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.10x = 361.68 × 157.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.10x = 56,854.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,854.94/262.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.92

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