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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.82, 259.24 and 70.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.82, 259.24 and 70.12 is: 105.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.82 : 259.24 = 70.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.82/259.24 = 70.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.82x = 259.24 × 70.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.82x = 18,177.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,177.91/172.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.18

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