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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.02, 393.78 and 171.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.02, 393.78 and 171.52 is: 256.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.02 : 393.78 = 171.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.02/393.78 = 171.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.02x = 393.78 × 171.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.02x = 67,541.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,541.15/263.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.79

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