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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.52, 379.72 and 162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.52, 379.72 and 162.08 is: 242.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.52 : 379.72 = 162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.52/379.72 = 162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.52x = 379.72 × 162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.52x = 61,545.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,545.02/253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.76

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