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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.26, 396.66 and 156.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.26, 396.66 and 156.26 is: 234.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.26 : 396.66 = 156.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.26/396.66 = 156.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.26x = 396.66 × 156.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.26x = 61,982.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,982.09/264.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.55

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