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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.97, 430.58 and 113.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.97, 430.58 and 113.69 is: 170.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.97 : 430.58 = 113.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.97/430.58 = 113.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.97x = 430.58 × 113.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.97x = 48,952.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,952.64/286.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.58

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