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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.25, 379.88 and 70.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.25, 379.88 and 70.63 is: 105.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.25 : 379.88 = 70.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.25/379.88 = 70.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.25x = 379.88 × 70.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.25x = 26,830.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,830.92/253.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.95

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