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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.30, 430.71 and 113.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.30, 430.71 and 113.87 is: 170.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.30 : 430.71 = 113.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.30/430.71 = 113.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.30x = 430.71 × 113.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.30x = 49,044.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,044.95/287.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.71

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