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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.51, 398.19 and 170.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.51, 398.19 and 170.47 is: 235.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.51 : 398.19 = 170.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.51/398.19 = 170.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.51x = 398.19 × 170.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.51x = 67,879.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,879.45/288.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.28

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