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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.79, 363.90 and 170.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.79, 363.90 and 170.57 is: 235.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.79 : 363.90 = 170.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.79/363.90 = 170.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.79x = 363.90 × 170.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.79x = 62,068.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,068.60/263.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.30

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