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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.08, 379.50 and 108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.08, 379.50 and 108.72 is: 163.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.08 : 379.50 = 108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.08/379.50 = 108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.08x = 379.50 × 108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.08x = 41,259.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,259.24/253.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.03

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