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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.31, 380.10 and 109.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.31, 380.10 and 109.04 is: 163.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.31 : 380.10 = 109.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.31/380.10 = 109.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.31x = 380.10 × 109.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.31x = 41,446.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,446.10/253.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.62

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