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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.04, 263.04 and 171.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.04, 263.04 and 171.84 is: 258.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.04 : 263.04 = 171.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.04/263.04 = 171.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.04x = 263.04 × 171.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.04x = 45,200.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,200.79/175.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.23

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