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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.48, 393.79 and 108.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.48, 393.79 and 108.45 is: 162.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.48 : 393.79 = 108.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.48/393.79 = 108.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.48x = 393.79 × 108.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.48x = 42,707.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,707.50/262.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.71

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