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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.44, 174.70 and 58.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.44, 174.70 and 58.66 is: 88.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.44 : 174.70 = 58.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.44/174.70 = 58.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.44x = 174.70 × 58.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.44x = 10,247.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,247.54/116.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.01

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