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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262, 393.16 and 110

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262, 393.16 and 110 is: 165.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262 : 393.16 = 110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262/393.16 = 110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262x = 393.16 × 110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262x = 43,247.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,247.60/262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.07

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