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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.32, 399.36 and 156.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.32, 399.36 and 156.69 is: 234.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.32 : 399.36 = 156.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.32/399.36 = 156.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.32x = 399.36 × 156.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.32x = 62,575.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,575.72/266.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.96

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