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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.28, 258.34 and 69.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.28, 258.34 and 69.55 is: 104.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.28 : 258.34 = 69.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.28/258.34 = 69.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.28x = 258.34 × 69.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.28x = 17,967.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,967.55/172.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.29

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