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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.16, 429.29 and 112.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.16, 429.29 and 112.83 is: 169.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.16 : 429.29 = 112.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.16/429.29 = 112.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.16x = 429.29 × 112.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.16x = 48,437.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,437.58/286.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.27

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