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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.39, 363.49 and 168.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.39, 363.49 and 168.82 is: 232.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.39 : 363.49 = 168.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.39/363.49 = 168.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.39x = 363.49 × 168.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.39x = 61,363.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,363.05/263.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.98

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