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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.89, 381.11 and 109.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.89, 381.11 and 109.71 is: 164.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.89 : 381.11 = 109.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.89/381.11 = 109.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.89x = 381.11 × 109.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.89x = 41,811.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,811.03/253.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.68

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