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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.44, 379.92 and 109.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.44, 379.92 and 109.04 is: 163.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.44 : 379.92 = 109.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.44/379.92 = 109.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.44x = 379.92 × 109.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.44x = 41,426.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,426.48/253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.46

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