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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.62, 585.90 and 174.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.62, 585.90 and 174.14 is: 261.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.62 : 585.90 = 174.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.62/585.90 = 174.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.62x = 585.90 × 174.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.62x = 102,028.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,028.63/390.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.20

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