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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.89, 395.56 and 172.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.89, 395.56 and 172.63 is: 258.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.89 : 395.56 = 172.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.89/395.56 = 172.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.89x = 395.56 × 172.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.89x = 68,285.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,285.52/263.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.77

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