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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.70, 380.52 and 107.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.70, 380.52 and 107.39 is: 161.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.70 : 380.52 = 107.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.70/380.52 = 107.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.70x = 380.52 × 107.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.70x = 40,862.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,862.14/253.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.07

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