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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.70, 379.08 and 70.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.70, 379.08 and 70.11 is: 105.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.70 : 379.08 = 70.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.70/379.08 = 70.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.70x = 379.08 × 70.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.70x = 26,577.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,577.30/252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.17

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