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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.26, 379.51 and 161.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.26, 379.51 and 161.62 is: 242.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.26 : 379.51 = 161.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.26/379.51 = 161.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.26x = 379.51 × 161.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.26x = 61,335.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,335.05/253.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.18

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