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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.61, 363.62 and 170.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.61, 363.62 and 170.21 is: 234.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.61 : 363.62 = 170.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.61/363.62 = 170.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.61x = 363.62 × 170.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.61x = 61,893.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,893.09/263.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.79

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