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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.33, 396.43 and 170.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.33, 396.43 and 170.91 is: 235.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.33 : 396.43 = 170.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.33/396.43 = 170.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.33x = 396.43 × 170.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.33x = 67,753.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,753.42/287.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.81

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