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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.50, 429.48 and 113.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.50, 429.48 and 113.16 is: 169.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.50 : 429.48 = 113.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.50/429.48 = 113.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.50x = 429.48 × 113.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.50x = 48,599.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,599.96/286.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.63

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