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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.28, 395.34 and 172.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.28, 395.34 and 172.14 is: 258.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.28 : 395.34 = 172.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.28/395.34 = 172.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.28x = 395.34 × 172.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.28x = 68,053.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,053.83/263.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.48

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