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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.02, 379.23 and 161.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.02, 379.23 and 161.44 is: 241.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.02 : 379.23 = 161.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.02/379.23 = 161.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.02x = 379.23 × 161.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.02x = 61,224.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,224.38/253.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.97

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