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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.94, 392.96 and 107.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.94, 392.96 and 107.78 is: 161.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.94 : 392.96 = 107.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.94/392.96 = 107.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.94x = 392.96 × 107.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.94x = 42,354.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,354.71/261.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.70

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