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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.09, 362.68 and 169.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.09, 362.68 and 169.83 is: 234.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.09 : 362.68 = 169.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.09/362.68 = 169.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.09x = 362.68 × 169.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.09x = 61,593.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,593.52/263.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.11

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