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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.88, 364.05 and 170.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.88, 364.05 and 170.61 is: 235.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.88 : 364.05 = 170.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.88/364.05 = 170.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.88x = 364.05 × 170.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.88x = 62,110.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,110.57/263.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.37

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