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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.01, 258.03 and 69.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.01, 258.03 and 69.27 is: 103.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.01 : 258.03 = 69.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.01/258.03 = 69.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.01x = 258.03 × 69.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.01x = 17,873.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,873.74/172.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.91

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