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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.10, 379.26 and 108.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.10, 379.26 and 108.80 is: 163.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.10 : 379.26 = 108.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.10/379.26 = 108.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.10x = 379.26 × 108.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.10x = 41,263.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,263.49/253.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.03

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