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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.38, 379.80 and 161.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.38, 379.80 and 161.94 is: 242.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.38 : 379.80 = 161.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.38/379.80 = 161.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.38x = 379.80 × 161.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.38x = 61,504.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,504.81/253.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.74

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