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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.76, 392.50 and 107.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.76, 392.50 and 107.58 is: 161.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.76 : 392.50 = 107.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.76/392.50 = 107.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.76x = 392.50 × 107.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.76x = 42,225.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,225.15/261.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.31

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