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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.43, 430.85 and 113.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.43, 430.85 and 113.87 is: 170.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.43 : 430.85 = 113.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.43/430.85 = 113.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.43x = 430.85 × 113.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.43x = 49,058.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,058.74/287.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.68

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