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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.79, 395.48 and 171.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.79, 395.48 and 171.34 is: 256.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.79 : 395.48 = 171.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.79/395.48 = 171.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.79x = 395.48 × 171.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.79x = 67,761.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,761.54/263.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.88

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