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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.49, 363.54 and 170.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.49, 363.54 and 170.31 is: 234.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.49 : 363.54 = 170.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.49/363.54 = 170.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.49x = 363.54 × 170.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.49x = 61,914.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,914.50/263.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.98

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