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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.84, 364.16 and 170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.84, 364.16 and 170.56 is: 235.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.84 : 364.16 = 170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.84/364.16 = 170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.84x = 364.16 × 170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.84x = 62,111.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,111.13/263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.41

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