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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.73, 395.75 and 170.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.73, 395.75 and 170.27 is: 235.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.73 : 395.75 = 170.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.73/395.75 = 170.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.73x = 395.75 × 170.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.73x = 67,383.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,383.50/286.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.01

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