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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.88, 428.28 and 164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.88, 428.28 and 164.12 is: 245.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.88 : 428.28 = 164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.88/428.28 = 164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.88x = 428.28 × 164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.88x = 70,289.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,289.31/285.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.87

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