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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.10, 379.49 and 106.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.10, 379.49 and 106.95 is: 160.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.10 : 379.49 = 106.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.10/379.49 = 106.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.10x = 379.49 × 106.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.10x = 40,585.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,585.92/253.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.36

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