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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.96, 380.70 and 109.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.96, 380.70 and 109.78 is: 164.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.96 : 380.70 = 109.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.96/380.70 = 109.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.96x = 380.70 × 109.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.96x = 41,793.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,793.25/253.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.57

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