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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.74, 430.08 and 113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.74, 430.08 and 113.46 is: 170.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.74 : 430.08 = 113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.74/430.08 = 113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.74x = 430.08 × 113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.74x = 48,796.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,796.88/286.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.18

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