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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.04, 379.67 and 106.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.04, 379.67 and 106.83 is: 160.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.04 : 379.67 = 106.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.04/379.67 = 106.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.04x = 379.67 × 106.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.04x = 40,559.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,559.61/253.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.29

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