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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.90, 395.03 and 172.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.90, 395.03 and 172.40 is: 258.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.90 : 395.03 = 172.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.90/395.03 = 172.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.90x = 395.03 × 172.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.90x = 68,100.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,100.33/263.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.06

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