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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.65, 392.46 and 107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.65, 392.46 and 107.52 is: 161.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.65 : 392.46 = 107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.65/392.46 = 107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.65x = 392.46 × 107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.65x = 42,197.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,197.30/261.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.27

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