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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.81, 379.18 and 70.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.81, 379.18 and 70.22 is: 105.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.81 : 379.18 = 70.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.81/379.18 = 70.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.81x = 379.18 × 70.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.81x = 26,626.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,626.02/252.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.32

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