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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.30, 585.45 and 174.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.30, 585.45 and 174.06 is: 261.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.30 : 585.45 = 174.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.30/585.45 = 174.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.30x = 585.45 × 174.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.30x = 101,903.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,903.43/390.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.09

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