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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263, 393.93 and 171.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263, 393.93 and 171.44 is: 256.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263 : 393.93 = 171.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263/393.93 = 171.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263x = 393.93 × 171.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263x = 67,535.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,535.36/263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.79

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