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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.49, 363.57 and 170.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.49, 363.57 and 170.36 is: 235.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.49 : 363.57 = 170.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.49/363.57 = 170.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.49x = 363.57 × 170.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.49x = 61,936.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,936.69/263.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.07

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