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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.56, 395.34 and 170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.56, 395.34 and 170.16 is: 234.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.56 : 395.34 = 170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.56/395.34 = 170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.56x = 395.34 × 170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.56x = 67,271.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,271.05/286.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.75

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