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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.16, 258.29 and 69.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.16, 258.29 and 69.50 is: 104.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.16 : 258.29 = 69.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.16/258.29 = 69.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.16x = 258.29 × 69.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.16x = 17,951.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,951.16/172.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.27

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