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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.43, 262.83 and 171.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.43, 262.83 and 171.17 is: 256.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.43 : 262.83 = 171.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.43/262.83 = 171.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.43x = 262.83 × 171.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.43x = 44,988.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,988.61/175.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.45

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