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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.35, 261.53 and 58.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.35, 261.53 and 58.79 is: 88.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.35 : 261.53 = 58.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.35/261.53 = 58.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.35x = 261.53 × 58.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.35x = 15,373.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,373.75/174.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.18

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