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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.97, 391.58 and 107.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.97, 391.58 and 107.01 is: 160.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.97 : 391.58 = 107.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.97/391.58 = 107.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.97x = 391.58 × 107.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.97x = 41,902.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,902.98/260.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.57

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