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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.39, 380.02 and 70.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.39, 380.02 and 70.80 is: 106.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.39 : 380.02 = 70.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.39/380.02 = 70.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.39x = 380.02 × 70.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.39x = 26,905.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,905.42/253.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.18

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