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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.47, 380.93 and 162.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.47, 380.93 and 162.39 is: 244.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.47 : 380.93 = 162.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.47/380.93 = 162.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.47x = 380.93 × 162.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.47x = 61,858.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,858.41/253.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.05

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