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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.65, 380.34 and 109.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.65, 380.34 and 109.38 is: 164.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.65 : 380.34 = 109.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.65/380.34 = 109.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.65x = 380.34 × 109.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.65x = 41,601.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,601.59/253.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.01

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