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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.67, 380.74 and 107.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.67, 380.74 and 107.53 is: 161.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.67 : 380.74 = 107.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.67/380.74 = 107.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.67x = 380.74 × 107.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.67x = 40,940.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,940.97/253.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.39

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