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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.22, 584.51 and 173.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.22, 584.51 and 173.95 is: 260.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.22 : 584.51 = 173.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.22/584.51 = 173.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.22x = 584.51 × 173.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.22x = 101,674.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,674.49/390.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.56

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