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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.86, 397.48 and 156.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.86, 397.48 and 156.68 is: 235.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.86 : 397.48 = 156.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.86/397.48 = 156.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.86x = 397.48 × 156.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.86x = 62,277.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,277.17/264.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.13

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