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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.58, 586.92 and 174.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.58, 586.92 and 174.92 is: 262.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.58 : 586.92 = 174.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.58/586.92 = 174.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.58x = 586.92 × 174.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.58x = 102,664.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,664.05/391.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.18

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