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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.34, 396.48 and 170.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.34, 396.48 and 170.88 is: 235.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.34 : 396.48 = 170.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.34/396.48 = 170.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.34x = 396.48 × 170.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.34x = 67,750.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,750.50/287.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.79

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