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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.61, 398.26 and 170.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.61, 398.26 and 170.63 is: 235.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.61 : 398.26 = 170.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.61/398.26 = 170.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.61x = 398.26 × 170.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.61x = 67,955.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,955.46/288.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.46

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