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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.40, 380.16 and 109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.40, 380.16 and 109.08 is: 163.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.40 : 380.16 = 109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.40/380.16 = 109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.40x = 380.16 × 109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.40x = 41,467.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,467.85/253.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.65

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