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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.72, 392.34 and 165.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.72, 392.34 and 165.48 is: 248.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.72 : 392.34 = 165.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.72/392.34 = 165.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.72x = 392.34 × 165.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.72x = 64,924.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,924.42/261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.07

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