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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.91, 363.94 and 170.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.91, 363.94 and 170.66 is: 235.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.91 : 363.94 = 170.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.91/363.94 = 170.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.91x = 363.94 × 170.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.91x = 62,110.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,110.48/263.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.34

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