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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.17, 430.88 and 104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.17, 430.88 and 104.58 is: 156.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.17 : 430.88 = 104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.17/430.88 = 104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.17x = 430.88 × 104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.17x = 45,061.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,061.98/287.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.92

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