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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.44, 380.15 and 70.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.44, 380.15 and 70.84 is: 106.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.44 : 380.15 = 70.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.44/380.15 = 70.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.44x = 380.15 × 70.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.44x = 26,928.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,928.47/253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.25

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