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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.14, 428.94 and 164.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.14, 428.94 and 164.25 is: 246.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.14 : 428.94 = 164.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.14/428.94 = 164.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.14x = 428.94 × 164.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.14x = 70,453.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,453.40/286.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.22

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