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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.62, 258.93 and 69.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.62, 258.93 and 69.95 is: 104.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.62 : 258.93 = 69.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.62/258.93 = 69.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.62x = 258.93 × 69.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.62x = 18,112.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,112.15/172.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.93

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