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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.07, 428.84 and 164.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.07, 428.84 and 164.10 is: 245.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.07 : 428.84 = 164.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.07/428.84 = 164.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.07x = 428.84 × 164.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.07x = 70,371.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,371.82/286.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.99

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