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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.16, 429.10 and 110.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.16, 429.10 and 110.43 is: 165.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.16 : 429.10 = 110.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.16/429.10 = 110.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.16x = 429.10 × 110.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.16x = 47,385.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,385.24/286.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.59

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