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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.16, 586.60 and 117.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.16, 586.60 and 117.16 is: 175.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.16 : 586.60 = 117.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.16/586.60 = 117.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.16x = 586.60 × 117.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.16x = 68,727.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,727.82/391.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.70

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