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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.11, 428.07 and 170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.11, 428.07 and 170.10 is: 254.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.11 : 428.07 = 170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.11/428.07 = 170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.11x = 428.07 × 170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.11x = 72,814.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,814.71/286.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.50

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