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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.12, 397.54 and 170.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.12, 397.54 and 170.07 is: 234.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.12 : 397.54 = 170.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.12/397.54 = 170.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.12x = 397.54 × 170.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.12x = 67,609.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,609.63/288.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.66

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