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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.09, 428.88 and 164.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.09, 428.88 and 164.18 is: 246.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.09 : 428.88 = 164.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.09/428.88 = 164.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.09x = 428.88 × 164.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.09x = 70,413.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,413.52/286.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.12

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