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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.92, 392.32 and 165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.92, 392.32 and 165.60 is: 248.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.92 : 392.32 = 165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.92/392.32 = 165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.92x = 392.32 × 165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.92x = 64,968.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,968.19/261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.05

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