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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.16, 361.70 and 157.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.16, 361.70 and 157.19 is: 216.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.16 : 361.70 = 157.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.16/361.70 = 157.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.16x = 361.70 × 157.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.16x = 56,853.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,853.03/262.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.87

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