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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.03, 394.70 and 171.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.03, 394.70 and 171.72 is: 257.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.03 : 394.70 = 171.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.03/394.70 = 171.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.03x = 394.70 × 171.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.03x = 67,777.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,777.03/263.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.68

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