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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.43, 586.34 and 175.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.43, 586.34 and 175.16 is: 262.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.43 : 586.34 = 175.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.43/586.34 = 175.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.43x = 586.34 × 175.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.43x = 102,704.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,704.56/391.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.38

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