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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.96, 398.78 and 170.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.96, 398.78 and 170.95 is: 235.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.96 : 398.78 = 170.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.96/398.78 = 170.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.96x = 398.78 × 170.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.96x = 68,171.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,171.44/288.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.92

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