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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.14, 258.03 and 69.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.14, 258.03 and 69.39 is: 104.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.14 : 258.03 = 69.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.14/258.03 = 69.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.14x = 258.03 × 69.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.14x = 17,904.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,904.70/172.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.01

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