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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.57, 395.40 and 170.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.57, 395.40 and 170.11 is: 234.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.57 : 395.40 = 170.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.57/395.40 = 170.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.57x = 395.40 × 170.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.57x = 67,261.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,261.49/286.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.71

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