- Since 2 is in the tenths place, 17.287 is between 17.2 and 17.3
- 17.25 is the midpoint between 17.2 (17.20) and 17.3 (17.30)
- As illustrated on the number line, 17.287 is greater than the midpoint (17.25)
- Therefore, 17.287 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 17.3
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