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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.68, 396.68 and 156.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.68, 396.68 and 156.20 is: 234.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.68 : 396.68 = 156.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.68/396.68 = 156.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.68x = 396.68 × 156.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.68x = 61,959.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,959.82/264.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.10

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