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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.41, 380.73 and 162.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.41, 380.73 and 162.29 is: 243.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.41 : 380.73 = 162.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.41/380.73 = 162.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.41x = 380.73 × 162.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.41x = 61,787.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,787.89/253.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.82

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