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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.97, 430.25 and 113.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.97, 430.25 and 113.58 is: 170.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.97 : 430.25 = 113.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.97/430.25 = 113.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.97x = 430.25 × 113.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.97x = 48,867.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,867.23/286.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.29

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