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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.96, 392.85 and 107.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.96, 392.85 and 107.70 is: 161.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.96 : 392.85 = 107.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.96/392.85 = 107.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.96x = 392.85 × 107.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.96x = 42,309.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,309.95/261.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.51

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