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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.81, 379.17 and 70.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.81, 379.17 and 70.16 is: 105.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.81 : 379.17 = 70.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.81/379.17 = 70.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.81x = 379.17 × 70.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.81x = 26,602.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,602.57/252.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.23

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