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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.70, 395.58 and 170.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.70, 395.58 and 170.27 is: 234.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.70 : 395.58 = 170.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.70/395.58 = 170.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.70x = 395.58 × 170.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.70x = 67,355.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,355.41/286.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.93

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