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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.77, 393.68 and 171.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.77, 393.68 and 171.27 is: 256.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.77 : 393.68 = 171.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.77/393.68 = 171.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.77x = 393.68 × 171.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.77x = 67,424.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,424.72/262.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.59

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