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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.02, 379.59 and 108.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.02, 379.59 and 108.75 is: 163.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.02 : 379.59 = 108.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.02/379.59 = 108.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.02x = 379.59 × 108.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.02x = 41,280.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,280.41/253.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.15

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