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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.17, 429.18 and 103.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.17, 429.18 and 103.56 is: 155.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.17 : 429.18 = 103.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.17/429.18 = 103.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.17x = 429.18 × 103.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.17x = 44,445.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,445.88/286.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.31

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