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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.17, 392.97 and 108.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.17, 392.97 and 108.06 is: 161.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.17 : 392.97 = 108.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.17/392.97 = 108.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.17x = 392.97 × 108.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.17x = 42,464.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,464.34/262.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.97

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