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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.71, 380.56 and 71.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.71, 380.56 and 71.10 is: 106.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.71 : 380.56 = 71.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.71/380.56 = 71.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.71x = 380.56 × 71.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.71x = 27,055.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,055.56/253.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.64

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