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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.72, 394 and 171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.72, 394 and 171.20 is: 256.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.72 : 394 = 171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.72/394 = 171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.72x = 394 × 171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.72x = 67,452.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,452.80/262.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.75

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