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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.72, 430.11 and 113.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.72, 430.11 and 113.36 is: 170.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.72 : 430.11 = 113.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.72/430.11 = 113.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.72x = 430.11 × 113.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.72x = 48,756.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,756.70/286.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.05

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