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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.36, 363.62 and 170.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.36, 363.62 and 170.35 is: 235.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.36 : 363.62 = 170.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.36/363.62 = 170.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.36x = 363.62 × 170.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.36x = 61,942.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,942.18/263.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.20

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