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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287, 396.06 and 170.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287, 396.06 and 170.59 is: 235.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287 : 396.06 = 170.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287/396.06 = 170.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287x = 396.06 × 170.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287x = 67,563.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,563.88/287
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.41

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