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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.34, 391.88 and 107.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.34, 391.88 and 107.21 is: 160.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.34 : 391.88 = 107.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.34/391.88 = 107.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.34x = 391.88 × 107.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.34x = 42,014.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,014.70/261.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.77

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