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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.24, 391.56 and 107.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.24, 391.56 and 107.08 is: 160.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.24 : 391.56 = 107.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.24/391.56 = 107.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.24x = 391.56 × 107.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.24x = 41,928.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,928.24/261.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.50

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