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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.66, 261.87 and 59.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.66, 261.87 and 59.09 is: 88.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.66 : 261.87 = 59.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.66/261.87 = 59.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.66x = 261.87 × 59.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.66x = 15,472.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,472.59/174.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.59

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