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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.99, 260.97 and 58.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.99, 260.97 and 58.44 is: 87.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.99 : 260.97 = 58.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.99/260.97 = 58.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.99x = 260.97 × 58.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.99x = 15,251.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,251.09/173.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.66

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