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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.86, 392.80 and 107.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.86, 392.80 and 107.80 is: 161.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.86 : 392.80 = 107.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.86/392.80 = 107.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.86x = 392.80 × 107.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.86x = 42,343.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,343.84/261.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.70

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