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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.51, 363.68 and 170.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.51, 363.68 and 170.36 is: 235.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.51 : 363.68 = 170.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.51/363.68 = 170.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.51x = 363.68 × 170.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.51x = 61,957.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,957.86/263.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.13

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