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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.09, 397.52 and 170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.09, 397.52 and 170.08 is: 234.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.09 : 397.52 = 170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.09/397.52 = 170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.09x = 397.52 × 170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.09x = 67,612.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,612.19/288.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.69

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