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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.95, 380.32 and 162.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.95, 380.32 and 162.36 is: 243.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.95 : 380.32 = 162.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.95/380.32 = 162.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.95x = 380.32 × 162.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.95x = 61,749.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,749.78/253.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.16

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