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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.46, 363.34 and 170.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.46, 363.34 and 170.21 is: 234.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.46 : 363.34 = 170.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.46/363.34 = 170.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.46x = 363.34 × 170.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.46x = 61,844.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,844.10/263.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.74

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