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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.38, 397.95 and 170.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.38, 397.95 and 170.37 is: 235.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.38 : 397.95 = 170.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.38/397.95 = 170.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.38x = 397.95 × 170.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.38x = 67,798.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,798.10/288.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.10

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