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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.59, 392.52 and 107.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.59, 392.52 and 107.63 is: 161.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.59 : 392.52 = 107.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.59/392.52 = 107.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.59x = 392.52 × 107.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.59x = 42,246.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,246.93/261.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.50

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