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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.89, 428.82 and 164.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.89, 428.82 and 164.06 is: 246.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.89 : 428.82 = 164.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.89/428.82 = 164.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.89x = 428.82 × 164.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.89x = 70,351.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,351.06/285.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.08

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