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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.04, 397.56 and 170.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.04, 397.56 and 170.06 is: 234.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.04 : 397.56 = 170.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.04/397.56 = 170.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.04x = 397.56 × 170.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.04x = 67,609.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,609.05/288.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.72

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