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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.68, 430.02 and 115.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.68, 430.02 and 115.68 is: 173.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.68 : 430.02 = 115.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.68/430.02 = 115.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.68x = 430.02 × 115.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.68x = 49,744.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,744.71/286.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.52

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