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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.61, 429.92 and 113.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.61, 429.92 and 113.21 is: 169.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.61 : 429.92 = 113.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.61/429.92 = 113.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.61x = 429.92 × 113.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.61x = 48,669.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,669.38/286.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.81

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