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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.19, 391.45 and 106.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.19, 391.45 and 106.94 is: 160.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.19 : 391.45 = 106.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.19/391.45 = 106.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.19x = 391.45 × 106.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.19x = 41,861.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,861.66/261.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.27

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