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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.06, 379.52 and 70.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.06, 379.52 and 70.44 is: 105.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.06 : 379.52 = 70.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.06/379.52 = 70.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.06x = 379.52 × 70.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.06x = 26,733.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,733.39/253.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.64

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