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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.13, 380.31 and 162.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.13, 380.31 and 162.01 is: 243.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.13 : 380.31 = 162.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.13/380.31 = 162.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.13x = 380.31 × 162.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.13x = 61,613.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,613.07/253.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.40

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