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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.44, 396.68 and 171.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.44, 396.68 and 171.07 is: 236.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.44 : 396.68 = 171.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.44/396.68 = 171.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.44x = 396.68 × 171.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.44x = 67,858.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,858.20/287.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.08

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