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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.44, 380.30 and 109.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.44, 380.30 and 109.13 is: 163.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.44 : 380.30 = 109.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.44/380.30 = 109.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.44x = 380.30 × 109.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.44x = 41,499.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,499.69/253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.75

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