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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.01, 395.82 and 170.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.01, 395.82 and 170.37 is: 234.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.01 : 395.82 = 170.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.01/395.82 = 170.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.01x = 395.82 × 170.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.01x = 67,435.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,435.85/287.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.96

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