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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.77, 398.48 and 170.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.77, 398.48 and 170.73 is: 235.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.77 : 398.48 = 170.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.77/398.48 = 170.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.77x = 398.48 × 170.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.77x = 68,032.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,032.49/288.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.59

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