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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253, 379.58 and 108.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253, 379.58 and 108.70 is: 163.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253 : 379.58 = 108.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253/379.58 = 108.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253x = 379.58 × 108.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253x = 41,260.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,260.35/253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.08

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