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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.87, 430.30 and 113.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.87, 430.30 and 113.51 is: 170.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.87 : 430.30 = 113.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.87/430.30 = 113.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.87x = 430.30 × 113.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.87x = 48,843.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,843.35/286.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.26

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