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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.04, 363.20 and 169.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.04, 363.20 and 169.85 is: 234.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.04 : 363.20 = 169.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.04/363.20 = 169.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.04x = 363.20 × 169.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.04x = 61,686.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,686.85/263.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.51

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