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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.35, 391.95 and 107.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.35, 391.95 and 107.24 is: 160.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.35 : 391.95 = 107.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.35/391.95 = 107.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.35x = 391.95 × 107.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.35x = 42,032.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,032.72/261.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.83

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