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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.85, 392.83 and 107.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.85, 392.83 and 107.79 is: 161.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.85 : 392.83 = 107.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.85/392.83 = 107.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.85x = 392.83 × 107.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.85x = 42,343.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,343.15/261.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.71

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