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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.08, 429.03 and 164.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.08, 429.03 and 164.58 is: 246.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.08 : 429.03 = 164.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.08/429.03 = 164.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.08x = 429.03 × 164.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.08x = 70,609.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,609.76/286.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.82

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