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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.70, 174.77 and 58.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.70, 174.77 and 58.95 is: 88.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.70 : 174.77 = 58.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.70/174.77 = 58.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.70x = 174.77 × 58.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.70x = 10,303.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,303.19/116.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.28

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