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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.77, 380.67 and 71.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.77, 380.67 and 71.18 is: 106.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.77 : 380.67 = 71.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.77/380.67 = 71.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.77x = 380.67 × 71.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.77x = 27,095.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,095.73/253.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.77

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