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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.63, 396.54 and 156.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.63, 396.54 and 156.30 is: 234.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.63 : 396.54 = 156.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.63/396.54 = 156.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.63x = 396.54 × 156.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.63x = 61,979.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,979.20/264.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.21

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