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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.01, 397.45 and 170.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.01, 397.45 and 170.00 is: 234.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.01 : 397.45 = 170.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.01/397.45 = 170.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.01x = 397.45 × 170.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.01x = 67,563.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,563.66/288.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.59

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