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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.54, 427.88 and 164.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.54, 427.88 and 164.04 is: 245.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.54 : 427.88 = 164.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.54/427.88 = 164.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.54x = 427.88 × 164.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.54x = 70,189.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,189.44/285.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.81

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