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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.75, 258.94 and 69.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.75, 258.94 and 69.97 is: 104.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.75 : 258.94 = 69.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.75/258.94 = 69.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.75x = 258.94 × 69.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.75x = 18,117.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,117.68/172.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.88

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