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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.86, 259.07 and 70.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.86, 259.07 and 70.09 is: 105.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.86 : 259.07 = 70.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.86/259.07 = 70.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.86x = 259.07 × 70.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.86x = 18,157.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,157.81/172.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.04

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