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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.20, 584.94 and 173.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.20, 584.94 and 173.60 is: 260.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.20 : 584.94 = 173.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.20/584.94 = 173.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.20x = 584.94 × 173.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.20x = 101,545.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,545.58/390.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.24

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