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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.82, 392.90 and 107.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.82, 392.90 and 107.75 is: 161.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.82 : 392.90 = 107.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.82/392.90 = 107.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.82x = 392.90 × 107.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.82x = 42,334.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,334.98/261.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.69

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