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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.68, 392.52 and 107.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.68, 392.52 and 107.66 is: 161.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.68 : 392.52 = 107.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.68/392.52 = 107.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.68x = 392.52 × 107.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.68x = 42,258.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,258.70/261.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.49

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