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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.95, 259.33 and 70.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.95, 259.33 and 70.29 is: 105.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.95 : 259.33 = 70.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.95/259.33 = 70.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.95x = 259.33 × 70.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.95x = 18,228.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,228.31/172.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.40

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