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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.33, 379.76 and 106.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.33, 379.76 and 106.99 is: 160.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.33 : 379.76 = 106.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.33/379.76 = 106.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.33x = 379.76 × 106.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.33x = 40,629.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,629.04/253.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.38

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