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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.13, 379.80 and 108.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.13, 379.80 and 108.75 is: 163.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.13 : 379.80 = 108.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.13/379.80 = 108.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.13x = 379.80 × 108.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.13x = 41,303.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,303.25/253.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.17

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