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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.18, 258.17 and 69.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.18, 258.17 and 69.51 is: 104.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.18 : 258.17 = 69.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.18/258.17 = 69.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.18x = 258.17 × 69.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.18x = 17,945.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,945.40/172.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.22

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