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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.36, 396.54 and 156.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.36, 396.54 and 156.84 is: 235.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.36 : 396.54 = 156.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.36/396.54 = 156.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.36x = 396.54 × 156.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.36x = 62,191.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,191.85/264.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.25

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