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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.66, 379.89 and 162.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.66, 379.89 and 162.07 is: 242.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.66 : 379.89 = 162.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.66/379.89 = 162.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.66x = 379.89 × 162.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.66x = 61,568.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,568.77/253.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.72

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