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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.65, 380.54 and 107.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.65, 380.54 and 107.32 is: 161.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.65 : 380.54 = 107.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.65/380.54 = 107.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.65x = 380.54 × 107.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.65x = 40,840.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,840.27/253.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.01

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