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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.16, 397.66 and 170.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.16, 397.66 and 170.13 is: 234.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.16 : 397.66 = 170.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.16/397.66 = 170.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.16x = 397.66 × 170.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.16x = 67,653.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,653.90/288.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.78

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