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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.33, 391.91 and 107.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.33, 391.91 and 107.17 is: 160.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.33 : 391.91 = 107.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.33/391.91 = 107.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.33x = 391.91 × 107.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.33x = 42,002.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,002.59/261.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.73

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