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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.57, 258.91 and 69.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.57, 258.91 and 69.83 is: 104.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.57 : 258.91 = 69.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.57/258.91 = 69.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.57x = 258.91 × 69.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.57x = 18,078.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,078.04/172.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.76

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