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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.92, 379.34 and 70.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.92, 379.34 and 70.26 is: 105.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.92 : 379.34 = 70.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.92/379.34 = 70.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.92x = 379.34 × 70.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.92x = 26,652.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,652.08/252.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.38

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