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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.93, 396.11 and 172.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.93, 396.11 and 172.61 is: 259.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.93 : 396.11 = 172.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.93/396.11 = 172.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.93x = 396.11 × 172.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.93x = 68,369.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,369.70/263.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.04

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