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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.30, 396.24 and 170.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.30, 396.24 and 170.84 is: 235.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.30 : 396.24 = 170.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.30/396.24 = 170.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.30x = 396.24 × 170.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.30x = 67,693.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,693.64/287.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.62

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