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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.11, 258.08 and 69.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.11, 258.08 and 69.34 is: 103.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.11 : 258.08 = 69.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.11/258.08 = 69.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.11x = 258.08 × 69.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.11x = 17,895.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,895.27/172.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.98

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