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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.04, 396 and 170.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.04, 396 and 170.58 is: 235.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.04 : 396 = 170.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.04/396 = 170.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.04x = 396 × 170.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.04x = 67,549.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,549.68/287.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.33

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