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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.55, 392.37 and 107.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.55, 392.37 and 107.56 is: 161.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.55 : 392.37 = 107.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.55/392.37 = 107.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.55x = 392.37 × 107.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.55x = 42,203.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,203.32/261.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.36

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