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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.55, 398.03 and 170.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.55, 398.03 and 170.49 is: 235.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.55 : 398.03 = 170.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.55/398.03 = 170.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.55x = 398.03 × 170.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.55x = 67,859.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,859.09/288.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.17

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