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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.16, 585.10 and 173.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.16, 585.10 and 173.70 is: 260.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.16 : 585.10 = 173.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.16/585.10 = 173.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.16x = 585.10 × 173.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.16x = 101,631.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,631.87/390.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.49

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