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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.31, 260.73 and 171.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.31, 260.73 and 171.86 is: 255.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.31 : 260.73 = 171.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.31/260.73 = 171.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.31x = 260.73 × 171.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.31x = 44,808.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,808.56/175.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.60

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