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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.90, 430.27 and 113.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.90, 430.27 and 113.56 is: 170.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.90 : 430.27 = 113.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.90/430.27 = 113.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.90x = 430.27 × 113.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.90x = 48,861.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,861.46/286.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.31

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