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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.15, 258.31 and 69.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.15, 258.31 and 69.46 is: 104.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.15 : 258.31 = 69.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.15/258.31 = 69.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.15x = 258.31 × 69.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.15x = 17,941.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,941.85/172.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.22

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