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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.13, 586.69 and 117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.13, 586.69 and 117.18 is: 175.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.13 : 586.69 = 117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.13/586.69 = 117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.13x = 586.69 × 117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.13x = 68,748.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,748.33/391.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.77

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