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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.35, 393.66 and 171.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.35, 393.66 and 171.09 is: 256.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.35 : 393.66 = 171.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.35/393.66 = 171.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.35x = 393.66 × 171.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.35x = 67,351.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,351.29/262.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.72

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