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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.84, 380.73 and 109.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.84, 380.73 and 109.48 is: 164.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.84 : 380.73 = 109.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.84/380.73 = 109.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.84x = 380.73 × 109.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.84x = 41,682.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,682.32/253.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.21

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