Answer
reference angle = $73.8^o$
Refer to the image below for the drawing.
Work Step by Step
The angle is positive so from the positive x-axis, move $253.8$ degrees counterclockwise.
(refer to the attached image in the answer part above)
The terminal side of the angle is in Quadrant III.
The reference angle of an angle $\theta$ in Quadrant III can be found using the formula $\theta - 180^o$
Thus, the reference angle of the given angle is:
$=253.8^o - 180^o
\\=73.8^o$