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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.76, 380.58 and 71.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.76, 380.58 and 71.16 is: 106.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.76 : 380.58 = 71.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.76/380.58 = 71.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.76x = 380.58 × 71.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.76x = 27,082.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,082.07/253.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.73

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