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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.86, 392.78 and 107.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.86, 392.78 and 107.74 is: 161.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.86 : 392.78 = 107.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.86/392.78 = 107.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.86x = 392.78 × 107.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.86x = 42,316.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,316.60/261.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.60

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