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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.92, 380.34 and 162.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.92, 380.34 and 162.15 is: 242.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.92 : 380.34 = 162.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.92/380.34 = 162.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.92x = 380.34 × 162.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.92x = 61,671.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,671.16/253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.88

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