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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.64, 395.39 and 170.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.64, 395.39 and 170.18 is: 234.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.64 : 395.39 = 170.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.64/395.39 = 170.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.64x = 395.39 × 170.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.64x = 67,287.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,287.47/286.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.75

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