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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.75, 393.56 and 171.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.75, 393.56 and 171.19 is: 256.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.75 : 393.56 = 171.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.75/393.56 = 171.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.75x = 393.56 × 171.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.75x = 67,372.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,372.68/262.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.41

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