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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.19, 363.14 and 169.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.19, 363.14 and 169.91 is: 234.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.19 : 363.14 = 169.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.19/363.14 = 169.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.19x = 363.14 × 169.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.19x = 61,701.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,701.12/263.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.44

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