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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.31, 429.49 and 112.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.31, 429.49 and 112.97 is: 169.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.31 : 429.49 = 112.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.31/429.49 = 112.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.31x = 429.49 × 112.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.31x = 48,517.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,517.06/286.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.46

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