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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.62, 258.77 and 69.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.62, 258.77 and 69.89 is: 104.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.62 : 258.77 = 69.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.62/258.77 = 69.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.62x = 258.77 × 69.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.62x = 18,084.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,084.14/172.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.76

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