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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.11, 429.15 and 164.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.11, 429.15 and 164.13 is: 246.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.11 : 429.15 = 164.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.11/429.15 = 164.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.11x = 429.15 × 164.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.11x = 70,436.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,436.39/286.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.19

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