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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.76, 395.58 and 170.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.76, 395.58 and 170.36 is: 235.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.76 : 395.58 = 170.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.76/395.58 = 170.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.76x = 395.58 × 170.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.76x = 67,391.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,391.01/286.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.01

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