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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.29, 363.23 and 170.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.29, 363.23 and 170.02 is: 234.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.29 : 363.23 = 170.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.29/363.23 = 170.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.29x = 363.23 × 170.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.29x = 61,756.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,756.36/263.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.56

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