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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.60, 262.49 and 171.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.60, 262.49 and 171.28 is: 256.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.60 : 262.49 = 171.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.60/262.49 = 171.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.60x = 262.49 × 171.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.60x = 44,959.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,959.29/175.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.03

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