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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.13, 261.09 and 58.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.13, 261.09 and 58.59 is: 87.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.13 : 261.09 = 58.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.13/261.09 = 58.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.13x = 261.09 × 58.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.13x = 15,297.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,297.26/174.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.85

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