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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.57, 380.13 and 107.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.57, 380.13 and 107.08 is: 160.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.57 : 380.13 = 107.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.57/380.13 = 107.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.57x = 380.13 × 107.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.57x = 40,704.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,704.32/253.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.52

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