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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.08, 429.14 and 164.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.08, 429.14 and 164.29 is: 246.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.08 : 429.14 = 164.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.08/429.14 = 164.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.08x = 429.14 × 164.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.08x = 70,503.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,503.41/286.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.45

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