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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.09, 428.40 and 164.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.09, 428.40 and 164.14 is: 245.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.09 : 428.40 = 164.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.09/428.40 = 164.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.09x = 428.40 × 164.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.09x = 70,317.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,317.58/286.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.79

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