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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.07, 428.96 and 112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.07, 428.96 and 112.68 is: 168.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.07 : 428.96 = 112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.07/428.96 = 112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.07x = 428.96 × 112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.07x = 48,335.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,335.49/286.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.97

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