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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.94, 380.65 and 162.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.94, 380.65 and 162.70 is: 243.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.94 : 380.65 = 162.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.94/380.65 = 162.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.94x = 380.65 × 162.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.94x = 61,931.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,931.76/253.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.88

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