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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.77, 392.75 and 107.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.77, 392.75 and 107.62 is: 161.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.77 : 392.75 = 107.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.77/392.75 = 107.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.77x = 392.75 × 107.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.77x = 42,266.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,266.24/261.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.46

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