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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.89, 430.34 and 113.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.89, 430.34 and 113.55 is: 170.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.89 : 430.34 = 113.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.89/430.34 = 113.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.89x = 430.34 × 113.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.89x = 48,866.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,866.18/286.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.33

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