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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.13, 397.63 and 171.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.13, 397.63 and 171.70 is: 236.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.13 : 397.63 = 171.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.13/397.63 = 171.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.13x = 397.63 × 171.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.13x = 68,270.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,270.22/288.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.94

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