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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.74, 379.09 and 70.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.74, 379.09 and 70.13 is: 105.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.74 : 379.09 = 70.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.74/379.09 = 70.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.74x = 379.09 × 70.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.74x = 26,583.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,583.69/252.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.18

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