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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.30, 379.68 and 107.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.30, 379.68 and 107.13 is: 160.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.30 : 379.68 = 107.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.30/379.68 = 107.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.30x = 379.68 × 107.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.30x = 40,675.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,675.12/253.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.58

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