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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.98, 381.18 and 109.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.98, 381.18 and 109.74 is: 164.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.98 : 381.18 = 109.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.98/381.18 = 109.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.98x = 381.18 × 109.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.98x = 41,830.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,830.69/253.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.70

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