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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.84, 259.10 and 69.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.84, 259.10 and 69.96 is: 104.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.84 : 259.10 = 69.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.84/259.10 = 69.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.84x = 259.10 × 69.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.84x = 18,126.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,126.64/172.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.88

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