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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.61, 363.65 and 170.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.61, 363.65 and 170.30 is: 234.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.61 : 363.65 = 170.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.61/363.65 = 170.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.61x = 363.65 × 170.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.61x = 61,929.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,929.65/263.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.93

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