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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.96, 392.61 and 107.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.96, 392.61 and 107.72 is: 161.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.96 : 392.61 = 107.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.96/392.61 = 107.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.96x = 392.61 × 107.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.96x = 42,289.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,289.58/261.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.43

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