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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.69, 398.43 and 170.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.69, 398.43 and 170.71 is: 235.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.69 : 398.43 = 170.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.69/398.43 = 170.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.69x = 398.43 × 170.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.69x = 68,014.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,014.51/288.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.59

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