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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.16, 585.40 and 173.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.16, 585.40 and 173.74 is: 260.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.16 : 585.40 = 173.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.16/585.40 = 173.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.16x = 585.40 × 173.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.16x = 101,707.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,707.40/390.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.68

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