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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.76, 363.87 and 170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.76, 363.87 and 170.34 is: 234.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.76 : 363.87 = 170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.76/363.87 = 170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.76x = 363.87 × 170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.76x = 61,981.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,981.62/263.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.99

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