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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.98, 380.93 and 162.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.98, 380.93 and 162.41 is: 243.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.98 : 380.93 = 162.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.98/380.93 = 162.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.98x = 380.93 × 162.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.98x = 61,864.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,864.12/253.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.58

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