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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.98, 396 and 170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.98, 396 and 170.52 is: 235.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.98 : 396 = 170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.98/396 = 170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.98x = 396 × 170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.98x = 67,525.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,525.92/286.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.30

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