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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.69, 392.52 and 107.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.69, 392.52 and 107.58 is: 161.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.69 : 392.52 = 107.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.69/392.52 = 107.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.69x = 392.52 × 107.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.69x = 42,227.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,227.30/261.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.36

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