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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.13, 363.15 and 169.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.13, 363.15 and 169.87 is: 234.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.13 : 363.15 = 169.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.13/363.15 = 169.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.13x = 363.15 × 169.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.13x = 61,688.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,688.29/263.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.44

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