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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.94, 392.61 and 107.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.94, 392.61 and 107.68 is: 161.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.94 : 392.61 = 107.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.94/392.61 = 107.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.94x = 392.61 × 107.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.94x = 42,276.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,276.12/261.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.40

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