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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.26, 392.04 and 107.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.26, 392.04 and 107.16 is: 160.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.26 : 392.04 = 107.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.26/392.04 = 107.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.26x = 392.04 × 107.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.26x = 42,011.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,011.01/261.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.80

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