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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.78, 259.18 and 70.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.78, 259.18 and 70.06 is: 105.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.78 : 259.18 = 70.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.78/259.18 = 70.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.78x = 259.18 × 70.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.78x = 18,158.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,158.15/172.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.09

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