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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.19, 363.40 and 169.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.19, 363.40 and 169.99 is: 234.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.19 : 363.40 = 169.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.19/363.40 = 169.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.19x = 363.40 × 169.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.19x = 61,775.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,775.55/263.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.72

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