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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.23, 586.85 and 174.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.23, 586.85 and 174.56 is: 261.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.23 : 586.85 = 174.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.23/586.85 = 174.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.23x = 586.85 × 174.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.23x = 102,436.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,436.73/391.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.83

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