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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.14, 379.71 and 70.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.14, 379.71 and 70.53 is: 105.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.14 : 379.71 = 70.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.14/379.71 = 70.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.14x = 379.71 × 70.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.14x = 26,782.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,782.24/253.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.80

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