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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.75, 258.96 and 70.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.75, 258.96 and 70.01 is: 104.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.75 : 258.96 = 70.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.75/258.96 = 70.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.75x = 258.96 × 70.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.75x = 18,129.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,129.79/172.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.95

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