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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.53, 394.62 and 171.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.53, 394.62 and 171.96 is: 257.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.53 : 394.62 = 171.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.53/394.62 = 171.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.53x = 394.62 × 171.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.53x = 67,858.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,858.86/263.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.50

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