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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.54, 396.27 and 156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.54, 396.27 and 156 is: 233.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.54 : 396.27 = 156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.54/396.27 = 156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.54x = 396.27 × 156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.54x = 61,818.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,818.12/264.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.68

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