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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.72, 364.06 and 169.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.72, 364.06 and 169.15 is: 233.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.72 : 364.06 = 169.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.72/364.06 = 169.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.72x = 364.06 × 169.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.72x = 61,580.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,580.80/263.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.51

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