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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.12, 288.62 and 170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.12, 288.62 and 170.60 is: 235.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.12 : 288.62 = 170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.12/288.62 = 170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.12x = 288.62 × 170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.12x = 49,238.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,238.57/209.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.46

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