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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.85, 259.30 and 70.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.85, 259.30 and 70.22 is: 105.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.85 : 259.30 = 70.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.85/259.30 = 70.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.85x = 259.30 × 70.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.85x = 18,207.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,207.32/172.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.34

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