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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.78, 429.98 and 113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.78, 429.98 and 113.44 is: 170.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.78 : 429.98 = 113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.78/429.98 = 113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.78x = 429.98 × 113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.78x = 48,776.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,776.93/286.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.08

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