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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.50, 397.17 and 156.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.50, 397.17 and 156.69 is: 234.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.50 : 397.17 = 156.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.50/397.17 = 156.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.50x = 397.17 × 156.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.50x = 62,232.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,232.57/265.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.40

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