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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.47, 395.35 and 172.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.47, 395.35 and 172.16 is: 258.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.47 : 395.35 = 172.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.47/395.35 = 172.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.47x = 395.35 × 172.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.47x = 68,063.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,063.46/263.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.34

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