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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.71, 368.03 and 156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.71, 368.03 and 156.16 is: 215.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.71 : 368.03 = 156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.71/368.03 = 156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.71x = 368.03 × 156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.71x = 57,468.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,468.94/266.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.48

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