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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.07, 430.51 and 113.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.07, 430.51 and 113.78 is: 170.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.07 : 430.51 = 113.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.07/430.51 = 113.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.07x = 430.51 × 113.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.07x = 48,983.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,983.43/287.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.63

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