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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.97, 381.11 and 109.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.97, 381.11 and 109.69 is: 164.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.97 : 381.11 = 109.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.97/381.11 = 109.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.97x = 381.11 × 109.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.97x = 41,802.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,802.45/253.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.60

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