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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.99, 261.07 and 58.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.99, 261.07 and 58.47 is: 87.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.99 : 261.07 = 58.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.99/261.07 = 58.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.99x = 261.07 × 58.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.99x = 15,264.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,264.76/173.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.73

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