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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.76, 428.32 and 164.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.76, 428.32 and 164.13 is: 246.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.76 : 428.32 = 164.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.76/428.32 = 164.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.76x = 428.32 × 164.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.76x = 70,300.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,300.16/285.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.01

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