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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.16, 586.62 and 174.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.16, 586.62 and 174.68 is: 261.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.16 : 586.62 = 174.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.16/586.62 = 174.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.16x = 586.62 × 174.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.16x = 102,470.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,470.78/391.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.97

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