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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.33, 363.27 and 170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.33, 363.27 and 170.16 is: 234.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.33 : 363.27 = 170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.33/363.27 = 170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.33x = 363.27 × 170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.33x = 61,814.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,814.08/263.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.74

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