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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.54, 258.81 and 69.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.54, 258.81 and 69.88 is: 104.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.54 : 258.81 = 69.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.54/258.81 = 69.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.54x = 258.81 × 69.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.54x = 18,085.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,085.64/172.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.82

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