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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.33, 379.41 and 161.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.33, 379.41 and 161.75 is: 242.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.33 : 379.41 = 161.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.33/379.41 = 161.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.33x = 379.41 × 161.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.33x = 61,369.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,369.91/253.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.25

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