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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.34, 395.10 and 172.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.34, 395.10 and 172.22 is: 258.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.34 : 395.10 = 172.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.34/395.10 = 172.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.34x = 395.10 × 172.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.34x = 68,042.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,042.15/263.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.38

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