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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.16, 379.82 and 108.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.16, 379.82 and 108.96 is: 163.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.16 : 379.82 = 108.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.16/379.82 = 108.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.16x = 379.82 × 108.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.16x = 41,385.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,385.19/253.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.47

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