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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.92, 380.49 and 161.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.92, 380.49 and 161.18 is: 241.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.92 : 380.49 = 161.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.92/380.49 = 161.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.92x = 380.49 × 161.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.92x = 61,327.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,327.38/253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.52

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