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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.52, 258.86 and 69.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.52, 258.86 and 69.87 is: 104.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.52 : 258.86 = 69.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.52/258.86 = 69.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.52x = 258.86 × 69.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.52x = 18,087.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,087.06/172.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.84

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