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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.17, 428.98 and 112.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.17, 428.98 and 112.95 is: 169.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.17 : 428.98 = 112.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.17/428.98 = 112.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.17x = 428.98 × 112.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.17x = 48,450.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,450.86/286.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.31

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