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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.79, 395.82 and 172.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.79, 395.82 and 172.47 is: 258.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.79 : 395.82 = 172.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.79/395.82 = 172.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.79x = 395.82 × 172.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.79x = 68,267.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,267.08/263.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.79

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