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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.08, 396.05 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.08, 396.05 and 170.64 is: 235.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.08 : 396.05 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.08/396.05 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.08x = 396.05 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.08x = 67,581.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,581.12/287.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.41

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