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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.72, 395.40 and 170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.72, 395.40 and 170.96 is: 256.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.72 : 395.40 = 170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.72/395.40 = 170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.72x = 395.40 × 170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.72x = 67,597.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,597.58/263.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.32

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