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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.10, 378.96 and 161.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.10, 378.96 and 161.30 is: 241.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.10 : 378.96 = 161.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.10/378.96 = 161.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.10x = 378.96 × 161.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.10x = 61,126.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,126.25/253.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.51

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