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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.85, 380.10 and 162.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.85, 380.10 and 162.05 is: 242.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.85 : 380.10 = 162.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.85/380.10 = 162.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.85x = 380.10 × 162.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.85x = 61,595.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,595.21/253.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.64

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