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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.17, 379.77 and 70.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.17, 379.77 and 70.56 is: 105.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.17 : 379.77 = 70.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.17/379.77 = 70.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.17x = 379.77 × 70.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.17x = 26,796.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,796.57/253.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.84

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