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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.74, 395.52 and 170.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.74, 395.52 and 170.22 is: 234.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.74 : 395.52 = 170.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.74/395.52 = 170.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.74x = 395.52 × 170.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.74x = 67,325.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,325.41/286.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.80

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