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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.68, 380.51 and 107.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.68, 380.51 and 107.37 is: 161.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.68 : 380.51 = 107.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.68/380.51 = 107.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.68x = 380.51 × 107.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.68x = 40,855.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,855.36/253.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.05

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