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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.73, 392.70 and 107.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.73, 392.70 and 107.73 is: 161.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.73 : 392.70 = 107.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.73/392.70 = 107.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.73x = 392.70 × 107.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.73x = 42,305.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,305.57/261.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.64

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