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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.91, 259.35 and 70.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.91, 259.35 and 70.21 is: 105.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.91 : 259.35 = 70.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.91/259.35 = 70.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.91x = 259.35 × 70.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.91x = 18,207.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,207.96/172.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.30

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