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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.06, 397.45 and 170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.06, 397.45 and 170.04 is: 234.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.06 : 397.45 = 170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.06/397.45 = 170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.06x = 397.45 × 170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.06x = 67,584.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,584.10/288.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.62

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