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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.87, 380.81 and 162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.87, 380.81 and 162.48 is: 243.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.87 : 380.81 = 162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.87/380.81 = 162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.87x = 380.81 × 162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.87x = 61,874.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,874.01/253.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.72

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