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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.53, 380.35 and 107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.53, 380.35 and 107.20 is: 160.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.53 : 380.35 = 107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.53/380.35 = 107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.53x = 380.35 × 107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.53x = 40,773.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,773.52/253.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.82

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