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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.22, 258.16 and 69.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.22, 258.16 and 69.45 is: 104.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.22 : 258.16 = 69.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.22/258.16 = 69.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.22x = 258.16 × 69.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.22x = 17,929.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,929.21/172.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.11

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