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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.92, 380.61 and 107.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.92, 380.61 and 107.64 is: 161.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.92 : 380.61 = 107.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.92/380.61 = 107.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.92x = 380.61 × 107.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.92x = 40,968.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,968.86/253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.35

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