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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.48, 429.72 and 113.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.48, 429.72 and 113.14 is: 169.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.48 : 429.72 = 113.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.48/429.72 = 113.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.48x = 429.72 × 113.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.48x = 48,618.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,618.52/286.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.71

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