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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.26, 363.60 and 169.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.26, 363.60 and 169.99 is: 234.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.26 : 363.60 = 169.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.26/363.60 = 169.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.26x = 363.60 × 169.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.26x = 61,808.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,808.36/263.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.78

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