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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.96, 381.26 and 162.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.96, 381.26 and 162.84 is: 244.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.96 : 381.26 = 162.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.96/381.26 = 162.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.96x = 381.26 × 162.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.96x = 62,084.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,084.38/253.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.47

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