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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.63, 395.65 and 170.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.63, 395.65 and 170.19 is: 234.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.63 : 395.65 = 170.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.63/395.65 = 170.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.63x = 395.65 × 170.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.63x = 67,333.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,333.83/286.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.92

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