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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.74, 429.84 and 113.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.74, 429.84 and 113.50 is: 170.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.74 : 429.84 = 113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.74/429.84 = 113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.74x = 429.84 × 113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.74x = 48,787.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,787.38/286.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.15

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