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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.24, 379.59 and 106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.24, 379.59 and 106.96 is: 160.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.24 : 379.59 = 106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.24/379.59 = 106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.24x = 379.59 × 106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.24x = 40,600.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,600.00/253.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.32

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