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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.60, 379.80 and 162.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.60, 379.80 and 162.16 is: 242.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.60 : 379.80 = 162.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.60/379.80 = 162.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.60x = 379.80 × 162.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.60x = 61,588.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,588.37/253.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.86

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