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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.53, 380.24 and 70.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.53, 380.24 and 70.88 is: 106.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.53 : 380.24 = 70.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.53/380.24 = 70.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.53x = 380.24 × 70.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.53x = 26,949.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,949.16/253.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.30

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