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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.70, 363.57 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.70, 363.57 and 170.28 is: 234.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.70 : 363.57 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.70/363.57 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.70x = 363.57 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.70x = 61,908.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,908.06/263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.77

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