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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.43, 258.58 and 69.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.43, 258.58 and 69.68 is: 104.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.43 : 258.58 = 69.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.43/258.58 = 69.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.43x = 258.58 × 69.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.43x = 18,016.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,016.21/172.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.49

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