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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.34, 394.23 and 172.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.34, 394.23 and 172.08 is: 257.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.34 : 394.23 = 172.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.34/394.23 = 172.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.34x = 394.23 × 172.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.34x = 67,839.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,839.10/263.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.61

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