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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.14, 586.71 and 174.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.14, 586.71 and 174.57 is: 261.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.14 : 586.71 = 174.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.14/586.71 = 174.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.14x = 586.71 × 174.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.14x = 102,421.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,421.96/391.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.86

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