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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.26, 393.54 and 108.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.26, 393.54 and 108.16 is: 162.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.26 : 393.54 = 108.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.26/393.54 = 108.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.26x = 393.54 × 108.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.26x = 42,565.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,565.29/262.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.30

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