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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.28, 363.30 and 170.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.28, 363.30 and 170.03 is: 234.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.28 : 363.30 = 170.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.28/363.30 = 170.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.28x = 363.30 × 170.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.28x = 61,771.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,771.90/263.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.62

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