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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.56, 378.79 and 69.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.56, 378.79 and 69.95 is: 104.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.56 : 378.79 = 69.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.56/378.79 = 69.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.56x = 378.79 × 69.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.56x = 26,494.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,494.29/252.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.91

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