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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.15, 258.17 and 69.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.15, 258.17 and 69.48 is: 104.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.15 : 258.17 = 69.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.15/258.17 = 69.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.15x = 258.17 × 69.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.15x = 17,937.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,937.30/172.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.20

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