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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.09, 362.65 and 169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.09, 362.65 and 169.80 is: 234.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.09 : 362.65 = 169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.09/362.65 = 169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.09x = 362.65 × 169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.09x = 61,577.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,577.12/263.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.06

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