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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.80, 380.79 and 109.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.80, 380.79 and 109.53 is: 164.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.80 : 380.79 = 109.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.80/380.79 = 109.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.80x = 380.79 × 109.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.80x = 41,707.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,707.93/253.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.33

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