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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.99, 430.25 and 113.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.99, 430.25 and 113.78 is: 170.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.99 : 430.25 = 113.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.99/430.25 = 113.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.99x = 430.25 × 113.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.99x = 48,955.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,955.21/286.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.58

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