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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.17, 378.19 and 69.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.17, 378.19 and 69.53 is: 104.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.17 : 378.19 = 69.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.17/378.19 = 69.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.17x = 378.19 × 69.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.17x = 26,293.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,293.36/252.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.27

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