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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.37, 395.06 and 172.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.37, 395.06 and 172.14 is: 258.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.37 : 395.06 = 172.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.37/395.06 = 172.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.37x = 395.06 × 172.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.37x = 68,005.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,005.76/263.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.21

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