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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.01, 363.09 and 169.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.01, 363.09 and 169.81 is: 234.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.01 : 363.09 = 169.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.01/363.09 = 169.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.01x = 363.09 × 169.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.01x = 61,656.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,656.31/263.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.43

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