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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.99, 259.58 and 70.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.99, 259.58 and 70.28 is: 105.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.99 : 259.58 = 70.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.99/259.58 = 70.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.99x = 259.58 × 70.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.99x = 18,244.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,244.40/172.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.47

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