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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.20, 379.84 and 108.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.20, 379.84 and 108.92 is: 163.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.20 : 379.84 = 108.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.20/379.84 = 108.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.20x = 379.84 × 108.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.20x = 41,372.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,372.17/253.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.40

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