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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.01, 396.08 and 170.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.01, 396.08 and 170.57 is: 235.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.01 : 396.08 = 170.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.01/396.08 = 170.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.01x = 396.08 × 170.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.01x = 67,556.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,556.53/287.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.38

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