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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.02, 428.58 and 112.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.02, 428.58 and 112.59 is: 168.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.02 : 428.58 = 112.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.02/428.58 = 112.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.02x = 428.58 × 112.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.02x = 48,253.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,253.82/286.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.71

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