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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.57, 263.05 and 171.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.57, 263.05 and 171.11 is: 256.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.57 : 263.05 = 171.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.57/263.05 = 171.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.57x = 263.05 × 171.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.57x = 45,010.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,010.72/175.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.37

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