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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.93, 379.33 and 70.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.93, 379.33 and 70.30 is: 105.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.93 : 379.33 = 70.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.93/379.33 = 70.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.93x = 379.33 × 70.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.93x = 26,666.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,666.90/252.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.43

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