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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.48, 379.50 and 161.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.48, 379.50 and 161.95 is: 242.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.48 : 379.50 = 161.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.48/379.50 = 161.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.48x = 379.50 × 161.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.48x = 61,460.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,460.03/253.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.46

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