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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.17, 379.71 and 70.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.17, 379.71 and 70.54 is: 105.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.17 : 379.71 = 70.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.17/379.71 = 70.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.17x = 379.71 × 70.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.17x = 26,784.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,784.74/253.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.80

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