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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.91, 380.85 and 107.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.91, 380.85 and 107.68 is: 161.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.91 : 380.85 = 107.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.91/380.85 = 107.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.91x = 380.85 × 107.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.91x = 41,009.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,009.93/253.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.51

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