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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.96, 393.76 and 171.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.96, 393.76 and 171.39 is: 256.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.96 : 393.76 = 171.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.96/393.76 = 171.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.96x = 393.76 × 171.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.96x = 67,486.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,486.53/262.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.64

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