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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.02, 257.99 and 69.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.02, 257.99 and 69.29 is: 103.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.02 : 257.99 = 69.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.02/257.99 = 69.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.02x = 257.99 × 69.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.02x = 17,874.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,874.49/172.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.91

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