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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.32, 396.54 and 170.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.32, 396.54 and 170.89 is: 235.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.32 : 396.54 = 170.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.32/396.54 = 170.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.32x = 396.54 × 170.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.32x = 67,764.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,764.72/287.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.85

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