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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.02, 362.66 and 169.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.02, 362.66 and 169.77 is: 234.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.02 : 362.66 = 169.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.02/362.66 = 169.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.02x = 362.66 × 169.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.02x = 61,568.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,568.79/263.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.08

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