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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.98, 381.02 and 109.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.98, 381.02 and 109.80 is: 164.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.98 : 381.02 = 109.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.98/381.02 = 109.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.98x = 381.02 × 109.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.98x = 41,835.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,835.45/253.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.72

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