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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.87, 381.08 and 109.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.87, 381.08 and 109.69 is: 164.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.87 : 381.08 = 109.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.87/381.08 = 109.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.87x = 381.08 × 109.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.87x = 41,800.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,800.67/253.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.65

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