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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.63, 392.54 and 107.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.63, 392.54 and 107.54 is: 161.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.63 : 392.54 = 107.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.63/392.54 = 107.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.63x = 392.54 × 107.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.63x = 42,213.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,213.75/261.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.35

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