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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.56, 362.24 and 157.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.56, 362.24 and 157.60 is: 217.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.56 : 362.24 = 157.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.56/362.24 = 157.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.56x = 362.24 × 157.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.56x = 57,089.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,089.02/262.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.43

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