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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.79, 430.10 and 113.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.79, 430.10 and 113.42 is: 170.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.79 : 430.10 = 113.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.79/430.10 = 113.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.79x = 430.10 × 113.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.79x = 48,781.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,781.37/286.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.10

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