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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.74, 259.02 and 70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.74, 259.02 and 70 is: 104.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.74 : 259.02 = 70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.74/259.02 = 70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.74x = 259.02 × 70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.74x = 18,131.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,131.40/172.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.96

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