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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.84, 380.08 and 162.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.84, 380.08 and 162.26 is: 242.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.84 : 380.08 = 162.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.84/380.08 = 162.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.84x = 380.08 × 162.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.84x = 61,672.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,672.33/253.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.96

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