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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.50, 395.46 and 170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.50, 395.46 and 170.04 is: 234.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.50 : 395.46 = 170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.50/395.46 = 170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.50x = 395.46 × 170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.50x = 67,244.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,244.02/286.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.71

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