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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.71, 380.05 and 162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.71, 380.05 and 162.18 is: 242.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.71 : 380.05 = 162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.71/380.05 = 162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.71x = 380.05 × 162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.71x = 61,636.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,636.51/253.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.94

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