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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.18, 427.76 and 164.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.18, 427.76 and 164.30 is: 246.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.18 : 427.76 = 164.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.18/427.76 = 164.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.18x = 427.76 × 164.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.18x = 70,278.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,278.01/285.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.43

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