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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.23, 258.15 and 69.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.23, 258.15 and 69.42 is: 104.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.23 : 258.15 = 69.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.23/258.15 = 69.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.23x = 258.15 × 69.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.23x = 17,922.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,922.00/172.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.06

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