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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.56, 380.40 and 109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.56, 380.40 and 109.20 is: 163.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.56 : 380.40 = 109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.56/380.40 = 109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.56x = 380.40 × 109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.56x = 41,539.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,539.68/253.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.83

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