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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.80, 429.95 and 113.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.80, 429.95 and 113.42 is: 170.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.80 : 429.95 = 113.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.80/429.95 = 113.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.80x = 429.95 × 113.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.80x = 48,766.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,766.29/286.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.04

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