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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.46, 395.10 and 172.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.46, 395.10 and 172.38 is: 258.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.46 : 395.10 = 172.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.46/395.10 = 172.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.46x = 395.10 × 172.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.46x = 68,107.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,107.34/263.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.51

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