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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.80, 395.55 and 170.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.80, 395.55 and 170.25 is: 234.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.80 : 395.55 = 170.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.80/395.55 = 170.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.80x = 395.55 × 170.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.80x = 67,342.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,342.39/286.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.81

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