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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.29, 379.92 and 162.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.29, 379.92 and 162.03 is: 243.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.29 : 379.92 = 162.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.29/379.92 = 162.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.29x = 379.92 × 162.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.29x = 61,560.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,560.47/253.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.04

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