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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.58, 378.87 and 69.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.58, 378.87 and 69.97 is: 104.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.58 : 378.87 = 69.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.58/378.87 = 69.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.58x = 378.87 × 69.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.58x = 26,509.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,509.75/252.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.96

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