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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.01, 379.53 and 106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.01, 379.53 and 106.68 is: 160.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.01 : 379.53 = 106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.01/379.53 = 106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.01x = 379.53 × 106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.01x = 40,486.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,486.18/253.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.02

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