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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.30, 379.87 and 70.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.30, 379.87 and 70.65 is: 105.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.30 : 379.87 = 70.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.30/379.87 = 70.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.30x = 379.87 × 70.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.30x = 26,837.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,837.82/253.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.95

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