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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.95, 380.91 and 109.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.95, 380.91 and 109.67 is: 164.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.95 : 380.91 = 109.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.95/380.91 = 109.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.95x = 380.91 × 109.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.95x = 41,774.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,774.40/253.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.50

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