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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.66, 585.80 and 174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.66, 585.80 and 174.12 is: 261.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.66 : 585.80 = 174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.66/585.80 = 174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.66x = 585.80 × 174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.66x = 101,999.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,999.50/390.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.10

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