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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.37, 397.94 and 170.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.37, 397.94 and 170.35 is: 235.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.37 : 397.94 = 170.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.37/397.94 = 170.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.37x = 397.94 × 170.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.37x = 67,789.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,789.08/288.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.08

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