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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.11, 586.82 and 174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.11, 586.82 and 174.54 is: 261.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.11 : 586.82 = 174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.11/586.82 = 174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.11x = 586.82 × 174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.11x = 102,423.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,423.56/391.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.88

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