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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.16, 430.73 and 113.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.16, 430.73 and 113.92 is: 170.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.16 : 430.73 = 113.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.16/430.73 = 113.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.16x = 430.73 × 113.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.16x = 49,068.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,068.18/287.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.88

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