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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.94, 380.98 and 109.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.94, 380.98 and 109.76 is: 164.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.94 : 380.98 = 109.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.94/380.98 = 109.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.94x = 380.98 × 109.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.94x = 41,816.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,816.36/253.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.67

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