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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.85, 380.70 and 107.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.85, 380.70 and 107.44 is: 161.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.85 : 380.70 = 107.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.85/380.70 = 107.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.85x = 380.70 × 107.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.85x = 40,901.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,901.46/253.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.13

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