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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.97, 396.09 and 170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.97, 396.09 and 170.60 is: 235.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.97 : 396.09 = 170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.97/396.09 = 170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.97x = 396.09 × 170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.97x = 67,570.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,570.97/286.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.47

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