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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.59, 363.42 and 170.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.59, 363.42 and 170.17 is: 234.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.59 : 363.42 = 170.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.59/363.42 = 170.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.59x = 363.42 × 170.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.59x = 61,843.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,843.18/263.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.62

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