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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.09, 396.15 and 170.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.09, 396.15 and 170.63 is: 235.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.09 : 396.15 = 170.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.09/396.15 = 170.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.09x = 396.15 × 170.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.09x = 67,593.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,593.09/287.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.45

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