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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.22, 586.65 and 174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.22, 586.65 and 174.80 is: 262.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.22 : 586.65 = 174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.22/586.65 = 174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.22x = 586.65 × 174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.22x = 102,546.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,546.42/391.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.12

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