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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.30, 379.98 and 109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.30, 379.98 and 109 is: 163.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.30 : 379.98 = 109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.30/379.98 = 109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.30x = 379.98 × 109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.30x = 41,417.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,417.82/253.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.51

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