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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.23, 379.64 and 109.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.23, 379.64 and 109.05 is: 163.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.23 : 379.64 = 109.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.23/379.64 = 109.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.23x = 379.64 × 109.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.23x = 41,397.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,397.98/253.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.48

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