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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.64, 429.74 and 113.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.64, 429.74 and 113.16 is: 169.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.64 : 429.74 = 113.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.64/429.74 = 113.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.64x = 429.74 × 113.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.64x = 48,628.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,628.81/286.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.65

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