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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.31, 258.56 and 69.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.31, 258.56 and 69.67 is: 104.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.31 : 258.56 = 69.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.31/258.56 = 69.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.31x = 258.56 × 69.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.31x = 18,013.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,013.53/172.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.54

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