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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.72, 380.49 and 109.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.72, 380.49 and 109.36 is: 164.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.72 : 380.49 = 109.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.72/380.49 = 109.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.72x = 380.49 × 109.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.72x = 41,610.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,610.39/253.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.00

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