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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.90, 396.99 and 171.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.90, 396.99 and 171.38 is: 236.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.90 : 396.99 = 171.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.90/396.99 = 171.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.90x = 396.99 × 171.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.90x = 68,036.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,036.15/287.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.32

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