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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.18, 393.86 and 171.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.18, 393.86 and 171.65 is: 256.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.18 : 393.86 = 171.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.18/393.86 = 171.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.18x = 393.86 × 171.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.18x = 67,607.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,607.48/263.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.88

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