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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.74, 259.16 and 70.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.74, 259.16 and 70.07 is: 105.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.74 : 259.16 = 70.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.74/259.16 = 70.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.74x = 259.16 × 70.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.74x = 18,159.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,159.34/172.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.13

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