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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.53, 392.22 and 107.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.53, 392.22 and 107.44 is: 161.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.53 : 392.22 = 107.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.53/392.22 = 107.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.53x = 392.22 × 107.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.53x = 42,140.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,140.12/261.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.13

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