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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.10, 379.61 and 70.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.10, 379.61 and 70.52 is: 105.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.10 : 379.61 = 70.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.10/379.61 = 70.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.10x = 379.61 × 70.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.10x = 26,767.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,767.85/253.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.76

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