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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.12, 379.95 and 108.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.12, 379.95 and 108.94 is: 163.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.12 : 379.95 = 108.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.12/379.95 = 108.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.12x = 379.95 × 108.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.12x = 41,391.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,391.75/253.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.53

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