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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.25, 379.98 and 107.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.25, 379.98 and 107.04 is: 160.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.25 : 379.98 = 107.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.25/379.98 = 107.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.25x = 379.98 × 107.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.25x = 40,672.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,672.65/253.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.60

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