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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.47, 392.51 and 107.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.47, 392.51 and 107.51 is: 161.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.47 : 392.51 = 107.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.47/392.51 = 107.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.47x = 392.51 × 107.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.47x = 42,198.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,198.75/261.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.39

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