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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.06, 362.81 and 169.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.06, 362.81 and 169.82 is: 234.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.06 : 362.81 = 169.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.06/362.81 = 169.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.06x = 362.81 × 169.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.06x = 61,611.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,611.00/263.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.21

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