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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.62, 395.63 and 172.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.62, 395.63 and 172.29 is: 258.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.62 : 395.63 = 172.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.62/395.63 = 172.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.62x = 395.63 × 172.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.62x = 68,163.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,163.09/263.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.57

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