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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.01, 257.97 and 69.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.01, 257.97 and 69.26 is: 103.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.01 : 257.97 = 69.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.01/257.97 = 69.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.01x = 257.97 × 69.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.01x = 17,867.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,867.03/172.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.87

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