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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.19, 379.79 and 108.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.19, 379.79 and 108.88 is: 163.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.19 : 379.79 = 108.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.19/379.79 = 108.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.19x = 379.79 × 108.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.19x = 41,349.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,349.09/253.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.31

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