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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.70, 368.02 and 156.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.70, 368.02 and 156.18 is: 215.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.70 : 368.02 = 156.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.70/368.02 = 156.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.70x = 368.02 × 156.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.70x = 57,477.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,477.36/266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.51

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