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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.75, 396.21 and 172.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.75, 396.21 and 172.59 is: 259.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.75 : 396.21 = 172.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.75/396.21 = 172.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.75x = 396.21 × 172.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.75x = 68,381.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,381.88/263.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.27

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