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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.06, 379.51 and 70.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.06, 379.51 and 70.43 is: 105.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.06 : 379.51 = 70.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.06/379.51 = 70.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.06x = 379.51 × 70.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.06x = 26,726.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,726.82/253.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.62

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