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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.31, 363.24 and 170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.31, 363.24 and 170.14 is: 234.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.31 : 363.24 = 170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.31/363.24 = 170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.31x = 363.24 × 170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.31x = 61,800.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,800.06/263.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.70

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