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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.54, 395.43 and 170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.54, 395.43 and 170.14 is: 234.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.54 : 395.43 = 170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.54/395.43 = 170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.54x = 395.43 × 170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.54x = 67,278.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,278.46/286.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.80

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