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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.48, 363.59 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.48, 363.59 and 170.28 is: 234.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.48 : 363.59 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.48/363.59 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.48x = 363.59 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.48x = 61,910.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,910.29/263.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.97

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