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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.23, 258.29 and 69.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.23, 258.29 and 69.56 is: 104.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.23 : 258.29 = 69.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.23/258.29 = 69.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.23x = 258.29 × 69.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.23x = 17,966.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,966.24/172.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.32

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