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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.88, 380.88 and 107.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.88, 380.88 and 107.67 is: 161.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.88 : 380.88 = 107.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.88/380.88 = 107.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.88x = 380.88 × 107.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.88x = 41,009.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,009.35/253.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.53

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