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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.18, 394.98 and 171.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.18, 394.98 and 171.86 is: 257.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.18 : 394.98 = 171.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.18/394.98 = 171.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.18x = 394.98 × 171.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.18x = 67,878.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,878.64/263.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.91

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