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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.14, 391.41 and 106.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.14, 391.41 and 106.97 is: 160.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.14 : 391.41 = 106.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.14/391.41 = 106.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.14x = 391.41 × 106.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.14x = 41,867.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,867.17/261.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.33

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