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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.14, 584.90 and 173.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.14, 584.90 and 173.70 is: 260.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.14 : 584.90 = 173.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.14/584.90 = 173.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.14x = 584.90 × 173.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.14x = 101,597.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,597.13/390.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.41

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