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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.80, 392.76 and 107.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.80, 392.76 and 107.75 is: 161.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.80 : 392.76 = 107.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.80/392.76 = 107.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.80x = 392.76 × 107.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.80x = 42,317.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,317.93/261.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.65

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