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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.80, 364.28 and 170.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.80, 364.28 and 170.70 is: 235.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.80 : 364.28 = 170.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.80/364.28 = 170.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.80x = 364.28 × 170.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.80x = 62,182.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,182.60/263.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.72

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