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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.38, 379.89 and 109.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.38, 379.89 and 109.11 is: 163.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.38 : 379.89 = 109.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.38/379.89 = 109.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.38x = 379.89 × 109.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.38x = 41,449.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,449.80/253.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.59

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