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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.16, 586.97 and 174.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.16, 586.97 and 174.71 is: 262.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.16 : 586.97 = 174.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.16/586.97 = 174.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.16x = 586.97 × 174.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.16x = 102,549.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,549.53/391.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.17

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