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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.69, 263.04 and 171.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.69, 263.04 and 171.01 is: 256.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.69 : 263.04 = 171.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.69/263.04 = 171.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.69x = 263.04 × 171.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.69x = 44,982.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,982.47/175.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.03

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