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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.13, 428.51 and 164.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.13, 428.51 and 164.18 is: 245.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.13 : 428.51 = 164.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.13/428.51 = 164.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.13x = 428.51 × 164.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.13x = 70,352.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,352.77/286.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.88

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