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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.63, 393.37 and 171.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.63, 393.37 and 171.06 is: 256.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.63 : 393.37 = 171.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.63/393.37 = 171.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.63x = 393.37 × 171.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.63x = 67,289.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,289.87/262.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.22

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