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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.34, 288.27 and 170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.34, 288.27 and 170.46 is: 234.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.34 : 288.27 = 170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.34/288.27 = 170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.34x = 288.27 × 170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.34x = 49,138.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,138.50/209.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.73

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