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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391, 586.53 and 117.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391, 586.53 and 117.10 is: 175.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391 : 586.53 = 117.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391/586.53 = 117.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391x = 586.53 × 117.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391x = 68,682.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,682.66/391
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.66

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