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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.68, 362.64 and 157.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.68, 362.64 and 157.80 is: 217.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.68 : 362.64 = 157.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.68/362.64 = 157.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.68x = 362.64 × 157.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.68x = 57,224.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,224.59/262.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.85

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