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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.04, 379.28 and 161.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.04, 379.28 and 161.55 is: 242.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.04 : 379.28 = 161.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.04/379.28 = 161.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.04x = 379.28 × 161.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.04x = 61,271.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,271.88/253.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.15

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