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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391, 586.62 and 174.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391, 586.62 and 174.70 is: 262.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391 : 586.62 = 174.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391/586.62 = 174.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391x = 586.62 × 174.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391x = 102,482.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,482.51/391
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.10

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