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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.47, 393.71 and 171.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.47, 393.71 and 171.11 is: 256.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.47 : 393.71 = 171.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.47/393.71 = 171.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.47x = 393.71 × 171.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.47x = 67,364.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,364.89/262.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.66

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