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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.46, 380.09 and 109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.46, 380.09 and 109.08 is: 163.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.46 : 380.09 = 109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.46/380.09 = 109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.46x = 380.09 × 109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.46x = 41,460.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,460.22/253.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.58

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