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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.93, 395.96 and 172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.93, 395.96 and 172.80 is: 259.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.93 : 395.96 = 172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.93/395.96 = 172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.93x = 395.96 × 172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.93x = 68,421.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,421.02/263.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.24

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