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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.23, 379.80 and 161.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.23, 379.80 and 161.66 is: 242.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.23 : 379.80 = 161.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.23/379.80 = 161.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.23x = 379.80 × 161.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.23x = 61,396.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,396.57/253.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.45

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