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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.35, 379.26 and 161.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.35, 379.26 and 161.73 is: 242.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.35 : 379.26 = 161.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.35/379.26 = 161.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.35x = 379.26 × 161.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.35x = 61,337.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,337.72/253.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.11

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