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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.73, 380.55 and 71.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.73, 380.55 and 71.08 is: 106.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.73 : 380.55 = 71.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.73/380.55 = 71.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.73x = 380.55 × 71.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.73x = 27,049.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,049.49/253.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.61

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