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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.30, 379.86 and 108.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.30, 379.86 and 108.94 is: 163.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.30 : 379.86 = 108.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.30/379.86 = 108.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.30x = 379.86 × 108.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.30x = 41,381.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,381.95/253.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.37

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