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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.34, 379.94 and 107.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.34, 379.94 and 107.04 is: 160.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.34 : 379.94 = 107.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.34/379.94 = 107.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.34x = 379.94 × 107.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.34x = 40,668.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,668.78/253.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.53

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