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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.02, 363.01 and 170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.02, 363.01 and 170.04 is: 234.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.02 : 363.01 = 170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.02/363.01 = 170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.02x = 363.01 × 170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.02x = 61,724.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,724.44/263.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.67

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