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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.16, 397.70 and 170.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.16, 397.70 and 170.18 is: 234.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.16 : 397.70 = 170.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.16/397.70 = 170.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.16x = 397.70 × 170.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.16x = 67,680.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,680.59/288.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.87

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