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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.23, 363.29 and 170.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.23, 363.29 and 170.19 is: 234.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.23 : 363.29 = 170.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.23/363.29 = 170.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.23x = 363.29 × 170.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.23x = 61,828.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,828.75/263.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.89

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