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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.11, 363.05 and 169.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.11, 363.05 and 169.98 is: 234.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.11 : 363.05 = 169.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.11/363.05 = 169.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.11x = 363.05 × 169.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.11x = 61,711.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,711.71/263.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.55

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