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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.82, 430.28 and 113.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.82, 430.28 and 113.57 is: 170.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.82 : 430.28 = 113.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.82/430.28 = 113.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.82x = 430.28 × 113.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.82x = 48,864.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,864.18/286.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.37

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