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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.50, 380.22 and 107.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.50, 380.22 and 107.29 is: 160.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.50 : 380.22 = 107.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.50/380.22 = 107.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.50x = 380.22 × 107.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.50x = 40,793.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,793.80/253.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.92

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