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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.47, 380.21 and 109.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.47, 380.21 and 109.19 is: 163.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.47 : 380.21 = 109.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.47/380.21 = 109.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.47x = 380.21 × 109.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.47x = 41,515.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,515.13/253.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.79

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