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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.79, 368.17 and 156.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.79, 368.17 and 156.27 is: 215.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.79 : 368.17 = 156.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.79/368.17 = 156.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.79x = 368.17 × 156.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.79x = 57,532.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,532.11/266.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.64

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