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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.86, 380.81 and 109.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.86, 380.81 and 109.59 is: 164.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.86 : 380.81 = 109.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.86/380.81 = 109.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.86x = 380.81 × 109.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.86x = 41,732.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,732.97/253.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.39

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