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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.07, 391.46 and 106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.07, 391.46 and 106.92 is: 160.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.07 : 391.46 = 106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.07/391.46 = 106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.07x = 391.46 × 106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.07x = 41,854.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,854.67/261.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.32

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