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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.04, 431.10 and 171.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.04, 431.10 and 171.84 is: 258.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.04 : 431.10 = 171.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.04/431.10 = 171.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.04x = 431.10 × 171.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.04x = 74,080.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,080.22/287.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.08

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