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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.61, 878.56 and 174.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.61, 878.56 and 174.74 is: 262.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.61 : 878.56 = 174.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.61/878.56 = 174.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.61x = 878.56 × 174.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.61x = 153,514.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,514.74/585.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.15

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