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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.97, 364.17 and 170.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.97, 364.17 and 170.78 is: 235.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.97 : 364.17 = 170.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.97/364.17 = 170.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.97x = 364.17 × 170.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.97x = 62,191.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,191.13/263.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.60

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