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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.52, 396.54 and 156.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.52, 396.54 and 156.52 is: 234.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.52 : 396.54 = 156.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.52/396.54 = 156.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.52x = 396.54 × 156.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.52x = 62,066.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,066.44/264.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.64

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