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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.71, 430.17 and 113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.71, 430.17 and 113.46 is: 170.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.71 : 430.17 = 113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.71/430.17 = 113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.71x = 430.17 × 113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.71x = 48,807.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,807.09/286.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.23

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