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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.09, 379.80 and 108.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.09, 379.80 and 108.82 is: 163.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.09 : 379.80 = 108.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.09/379.80 = 108.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.09x = 379.80 × 108.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.09x = 41,329.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,329.84/253.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.30

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