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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.14, 586.89 and 174.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.14, 586.89 and 174.69 is: 262.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.14 : 586.89 = 174.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.14/586.89 = 174.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.14x = 586.89 × 174.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.14x = 102,523.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,523.81/391.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.12

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