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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.75, 430.06 and 171.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.75, 430.06 and 171.23 is: 256.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.75 : 430.06 = 171.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.75/430.06 = 171.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.75x = 430.06 × 171.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.75x = 73,636.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,636.17/286.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.80

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