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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.73, 392.76 and 107.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.73, 392.76 and 107.65 is: 161.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.73 : 392.76 = 107.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.73/392.76 = 107.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.73x = 392.76 × 107.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.73x = 42,280.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,280.61/261.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.54

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