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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.02, 584.97 and 173.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.02, 584.97 and 173.55 is: 260.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.02 : 584.97 = 173.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.02/584.97 = 173.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.02x = 584.97 × 173.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.02x = 101,521.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,521.54/390.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.30

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