Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391, 586.74 and 163
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 391, 586.74 and 163 is: 244.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
391 : 586.74 = 163 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
391/586.74 = 163/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
391x = 586.74 × 163 - Step 4: Simplify right side
391x = 95,638.62 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,638.62/391 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 244.60
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