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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.84, 395.76 and 170.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.84, 395.76 and 170.38 is: 235.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.84 : 395.76 = 170.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.84/395.76 = 170.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.84x = 395.76 × 170.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.84x = 67,429.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,429.59/286.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.08

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