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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.24, 379.54 and 108.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.24, 379.54 and 108.79 is: 163.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.24 : 379.54 = 108.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.24/379.54 = 108.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.24x = 379.54 × 108.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.24x = 41,290.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,290.16/253.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.05

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