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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.28, 380.18 and 107.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.28, 380.18 and 107.11 is: 160.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.28 : 380.18 = 107.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.28/380.18 = 107.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.28x = 380.18 × 107.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.28x = 40,721.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,721.08/253.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.77

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