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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.15, 379.49 and 79.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.15, 379.49 and 79.70 is: 119.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.15 : 379.49 = 79.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.15/379.49 = 79.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.15x = 379.49 × 79.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.15x = 30,243.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,243.59/253.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.47

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