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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.18, 430.78 and 113.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.18, 430.78 and 113.94 is: 170.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.18 : 430.78 = 113.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.18/430.78 = 113.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.18x = 430.78 × 113.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.18x = 49,083.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,083.07/287.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.91

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