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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.72, 430.20 and 113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.72, 430.20 and 113.44 is: 170.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.72 : 430.20 = 113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.72/430.20 = 113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.72x = 430.20 × 113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.72x = 48,801.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,801.89/286.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.21

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