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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.07, 379.34 and 108.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.07, 379.34 and 108.80 is: 163.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.07 : 379.34 = 108.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.07/379.34 = 108.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.07x = 379.34 × 108.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.07x = 41,271.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,271.65/253.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.08

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