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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.09, 397.51 and 170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.09, 397.51 and 170.12 is: 234.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.09 : 397.51 = 170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.09/397.51 = 170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.09x = 397.51 × 170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.09x = 67,624.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,624.97/288.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.74

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