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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.58, 393.68 and 108.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.58, 393.68 and 108.54 is: 162.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.58 : 393.68 = 108.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.58/393.68 = 108.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.58x = 393.68 × 108.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.58x = 42,730.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,730.03/262.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.73

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