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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.44, 586.74 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.44, 586.74 and 174.72 is: 261.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.44 : 586.74 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.44/586.74 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.44x = 586.74 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.44x = 102,515.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,515.21/391.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.89

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