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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.17, 378.21 and 69.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.17, 378.21 and 69.54 is: 104.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.17 : 378.21 = 69.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.17/378.21 = 69.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.17x = 378.21 × 69.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.17x = 26,300.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,300.72/252.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.30

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