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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.16, 430.65 and 104.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.16, 430.65 and 104.52 is: 156.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.16 : 430.65 = 104.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.16/430.65 = 104.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.16x = 430.65 × 104.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.16x = 45,011.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,011.54/287.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.75

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