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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.73, 394.02 and 171.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.73, 394.02 and 171.91 is: 257.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.73 : 394.02 = 171.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.73/394.02 = 171.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.73x = 394.02 × 171.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.73x = 67,735.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,735.98/262.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.82

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