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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.08, 397.71 and 156.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.08, 397.71 and 156.96 is: 235.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.08 : 397.71 = 156.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.08/397.71 = 156.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.08x = 397.71 × 156.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.08x = 62,424.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,424.56/265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.49

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