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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.76, 396.90 and 156.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.76, 396.90 and 156.64 is: 234.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.76 : 396.90 = 156.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.76/396.90 = 156.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.76x = 396.90 × 156.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.76x = 62,170.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,170.42/264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.82

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