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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.54, 380.40 and 109.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.54, 380.40 and 109.24 is: 163.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.54 : 380.40 = 109.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.54/380.40 = 109.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.54x = 380.40 × 109.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.54x = 41,554.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,554.90/253.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.90

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