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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.91, 263.55 and 171.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.91, 263.55 and 171.65 is: 257.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.91 : 263.55 = 171.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.91/263.55 = 171.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.91x = 263.55 × 171.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.91x = 45,239.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,239.66/175.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.18

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