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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.35, 380.02 and 109.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.35, 380.02 and 109.06 is: 163.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.35 : 380.02 = 109.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.35/380.02 = 109.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.35x = 380.02 × 109.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.35x = 41,444.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,444.98/253.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.59

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