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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.08, 379.52 and 102.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.08, 379.52 and 102.77 is: 154.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.08 : 379.52 = 102.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.08/379.52 = 102.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.08x = 379.52 × 102.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.08x = 39,003.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,003.27/253.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.11

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