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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.12, 362.80 and 169.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.12, 362.80 and 169.86 is: 234.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.12 : 362.80 = 169.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.12/362.80 = 169.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.12x = 362.80 × 169.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.12x = 61,625.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,625.21/263.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.21

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