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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.32, 258.49 and 69.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.32, 258.49 and 69.59 is: 104.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.32 : 258.49 = 69.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.32/258.49 = 69.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.32x = 258.49 × 69.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.32x = 17,986.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,986.85/172.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.38

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