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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.64, 380.12 and 162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.64, 380.12 and 162.18 is: 243.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.64 : 380.12 = 162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.64/380.12 = 162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.64x = 380.12 × 162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.64x = 61,647.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,647.05/253.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.05

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