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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.56, 363.42 and 170.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.56, 363.42 and 170.18 is: 234.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.56 : 363.42 = 170.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.56/363.42 = 170.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.56x = 363.42 × 170.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.56x = 61,848.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,848.41/263.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.66

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