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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.16, 395.01 and 172.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.16, 395.01 and 172.51 is: 258.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.16 : 395.01 = 172.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.16/395.01 = 172.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.16x = 395.01 × 172.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.16x = 68,142.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,142.19/263.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.94

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