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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.58, 380.37 and 70.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.58, 380.37 and 70.97 is: 106.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.58 : 380.37 = 70.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.58/380.37 = 70.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.58x = 380.37 × 70.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.58x = 26,994.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,994.86/253.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.46

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