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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.77, 431.70 and 105.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.77, 431.70 and 105.16 is: 157.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.77 : 431.70 = 105.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.77/431.70 = 105.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.77x = 431.70 × 105.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.77x = 45,397.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,397.57/287.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.76

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