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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.19, 379.19 and 160.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.19, 379.19 and 160.65 is: 240.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.19 : 379.19 = 160.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.19/379.19 = 160.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.19x = 379.19 × 160.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.19x = 60,916.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,916.07/253.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.60

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