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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.60, 398.22 and 170.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.60, 398.22 and 170.57 is: 235.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.60 : 398.22 = 170.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.60/398.22 = 170.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.60x = 398.22 × 170.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.60x = 67,924.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,924.74/288.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.36

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