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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.91, 259.56 and 70.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.91, 259.56 and 70.27 is: 105.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.91 : 259.56 = 70.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.91/259.56 = 70.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.91x = 259.56 × 70.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.91x = 18,238.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,238.63/172.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.48

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