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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.74, 260.58 and 58.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.74, 260.58 and 58.15 is: 87.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.74 : 260.58 = 58.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.74/260.58 = 58.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.74x = 260.58 × 58.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.74x = 15,152.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,152.73/173.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.21

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