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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.98, 428.99 and 164.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.98, 428.99 and 164.30 is: 246.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.98 : 428.99 = 164.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.98/428.99 = 164.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.98x = 428.99 × 164.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.98x = 70,480.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,480.09/285.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.46

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