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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.92, 380.76 and 109.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.92, 380.76 and 109.52 is: 164.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.92 : 380.76 = 109.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.92/380.76 = 109.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.92x = 380.76 × 109.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.92x = 41,700.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,700.84/253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.23

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