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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.87, 380.73 and 107.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.87, 380.73 and 107.62 is: 161.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.87 : 380.73 = 107.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.87/380.73 = 107.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.87x = 380.73 × 107.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.87x = 40,973.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,973.21/253.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.40

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