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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.81, 392.54 and 107.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.81, 392.54 and 107.69 is: 161.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.81 : 392.54 = 107.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.81/392.54 = 107.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.81x = 392.54 × 107.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.81x = 42,273.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,273.08/261.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.46

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