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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.94, 395.46 and 172.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.94, 395.46 and 172.68 is: 258.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.94 : 395.46 = 172.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.94/395.46 = 172.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.94x = 395.46 × 172.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.94x = 68,288.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,288.03/263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.73

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