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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.34, 393.58 and 108.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.34, 393.58 and 108.29 is: 162.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.34 : 393.58 = 108.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.34/393.58 = 108.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.34x = 393.58 × 108.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.34x = 42,618.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,618.54/262.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.45

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