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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.52, 380.40 and 162.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.52, 380.40 and 162.40 is: 243.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.52 : 380.40 = 162.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.52/380.40 = 162.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.52x = 380.40 × 162.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.52x = 61,776.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,776.96/253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.68

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