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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.52, 394.48 and 172.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.52, 394.48 and 172.02 is: 257.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.52 : 394.48 = 172.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.52/394.48 = 172.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.52x = 394.48 × 172.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.52x = 67,858.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,858.45/263.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.51

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