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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.71, 380.79 and 162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.71, 380.79 and 162.12 is: 243.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.71 : 380.79 = 162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.71/380.79 = 162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.71x = 380.79 × 162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.71x = 61,733.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,733.67/253.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.32

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