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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.37, 378.55 and 69.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.37, 378.55 and 69.74 is: 104.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.37 : 378.55 = 69.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.37/378.55 = 69.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.37x = 378.55 × 69.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.37x = 26,401.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,401.62/252.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.62

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