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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.67, 586.10 and 174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.67, 586.10 and 174.20 is: 261.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.67 : 586.10 = 174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.67/586.10 = 174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.67x = 586.10 × 174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.67x = 102,096.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,096.12/390.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.34

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