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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.72, 259.08 and 69.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.72, 259.08 and 69.99 is: 104.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.72 : 259.08 = 69.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.72/259.08 = 69.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.72x = 259.08 × 69.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.72x = 18,133.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,133.01/172.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.99

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