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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.38, 262.02 and 171.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.38, 262.02 and 171.78 is: 256.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.38 : 262.02 = 171.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.38/262.02 = 171.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.38x = 262.02 × 171.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.38x = 45,009.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,009.80/175.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.64

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