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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.04, 428.00 and 170.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.04, 428.00 and 170.55 is: 255.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.04 : 428.00 = 170.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.04/428.00 = 170.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.04x = 428.00 × 170.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.04x = 72,994.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,994.55/286.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.19

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