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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.08, 379.67 and 70.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.08, 379.67 and 70.47 is: 105.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.08 : 379.67 = 70.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.08/379.67 = 70.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.08x = 379.67 × 70.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.08x = 26,754.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,754.99/253.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.72

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