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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.52, 260.28 and 59.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.52, 260.28 and 59.52 is: 89.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.52 : 260.28 = 59.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.52/260.28 = 59.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.52x = 260.28 × 59.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.52x = 15,491.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,491.87/173.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.28

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