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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.65, 398.33 and 170.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.65, 398.33 and 170.61 is: 235.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.65 : 398.33 = 170.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.65/398.33 = 170.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.65x = 398.33 × 170.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.65x = 67,958.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,958.23/288.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.43

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