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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.79, 380.83 and 107.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.79, 380.83 and 107.53 is: 161.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.79 : 380.83 = 107.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.79/380.83 = 107.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.79x = 380.83 × 107.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.79x = 40,948.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,948.21/253.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.35

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