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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.73, 259.28 and 70.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.73, 259.28 and 70.08 is: 105.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.73 : 259.28 = 70.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.73/259.28 = 70.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.73x = 259.28 × 70.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.73x = 18,169.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,169.99/172.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.20

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