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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.98, 364.17 and 170.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.98, 364.17 and 170.69 is: 235.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.98 : 364.17 = 170.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.98/364.17 = 170.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.98x = 364.17 × 170.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.98x = 62,160.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,160.18/263.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.47

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