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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.43, 258.74 and 69.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.43, 258.74 and 69.69 is: 104.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.43 : 258.74 = 69.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.43/258.74 = 69.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.43x = 258.74 × 69.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.43x = 18,031.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,031.59/172.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.57

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