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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.11, 391.73 and 106.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.11, 391.73 and 106.98 is: 160.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.11 : 391.73 = 106.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.11/391.73 = 106.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.11x = 391.73 × 106.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.11x = 41,906.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,906.74/261.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.50

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