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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.58, 288.90 and 170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.58, 288.90 and 170.46 is: 234.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.58 : 288.90 = 170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.58/288.90 = 170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.58x = 288.90 × 170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.58x = 49,245.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,245.89/209.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.97

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