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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.82, 368.16 and 156.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.82, 368.16 and 156.24 is: 215.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.82 : 368.16 = 156.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.82/368.16 = 156.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.82x = 368.16 × 156.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.82x = 57,521.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,521.32/266.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.58

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