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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.90, 429.60 and 164.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.90, 429.60 and 164.22 is: 246.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.90 : 429.60 = 164.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.90/429.60 = 164.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.90x = 429.60 × 164.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.90x = 70,548.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,548.91/285.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.76

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