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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.96, 263.63 and 172.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.96, 263.63 and 172.31 is: 258.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.96 : 263.63 = 172.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.96/263.63 = 172.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.96x = 263.63 × 172.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.96x = 45,426.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,426.09/175.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.17

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