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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.91, 259.36 and 70.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.91, 259.36 and 70.17 is: 105.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.91 : 259.36 = 70.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.91/259.36 = 70.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.91x = 259.36 × 70.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.91x = 18,199.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,199.29/172.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.26

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