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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.57, 398.22 and 170.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.57, 398.22 and 170.55 is: 235.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.57 : 398.22 = 170.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.57/398.22 = 170.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.57x = 398.22 × 170.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.57x = 67,916.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,916.42/288.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.36

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