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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.66, 380.49 and 71.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.66, 380.49 and 71.10 is: 106.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.66 : 380.49 = 71.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.66/380.49 = 71.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.66x = 380.49 × 71.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.66x = 27,052.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,052.84/253.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.65

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