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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.21, 430.74 and 113.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.21, 430.74 and 113.84 is: 170.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.21 : 430.74 = 113.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.21/430.74 = 113.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.21x = 430.74 × 113.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.21x = 49,035.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,035.44/287.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.73

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